Cam Schlittler shines for Yankees, earning MVP and Cy Young consideration

Cam Schlittler threw six shutout innings against the Mets on September 13, helping the Yankees to a 2-0 victory. He struck out eight batters and allowed just one hit, improving his season ERA to 1.95, tied for the lowest among qualified pitchers. Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Schlittler's contributions, while teammate Aaron Judge emphasized his Cy Young candidacy. The Yankees improved to 86-63, sitting four games back of the Rays in the AL East and 4.5 games ahead of the Red Sox for the top wild-card spot. New York can clinch a postseason berth with their next win or a Blue Jays loss.

• 1:44 PMCBS MLB — Yankees ace Cam Schlittler is getting MVP attention -- just don't ask teammate Aaron Judge