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Cam Schlittler shines as Yankees sweep Red Sox in AL Wild Card series

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Cam Schlittler shines as Yankees sweep Red Sox in AL Wild Card series

Summary

The New York Yankees swept the Boston Red Sox in their AL Wild Card series, dominating with a run differential of +16. Cam Schlittler was key in Game 1, throwing 6.1 scoreless innings and striking out 10, earning praise from Knicks forward Josh Hart. Hart expressed excitement about Schlittler’s performance and plans to attend Game 3 of the ALDS, though he will miss Schlittler's Game 2 start. Schlittler has excelled under pressure, with a better road ERA in 2026, and the Yankees aim for their 28th World Series title.

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By the Numbers

•Yankees swept Red Sox with +16 run differential in AL Wild Card.
•Cam Schlittler threw 6.1 shutout innings in Game 1.
•Josh Hart commented on Schlittler's performance and plans to attend Game 3.
•Schlittler has a 1.16 ERA on the road this season.
•Yankees pursue their 28th World Series title.

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4:09 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ Josh Hart goes biblical on Cam Schlittler amid Yankees’ postseason ride

What they're saying

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The New York Yankees took care of business without much fuss in their AL Wild Card series clash against the Boston Red Sox, sweeping the best-of-three with a run differential of +16. This domination would not have been possible without ace Cam Schlittler, who set the tone for the Yankees with a strong Game 1 start in which he shut out the Red Sox […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart goes biblical on Cam Schlittler amid Yankees’ postseason ride appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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