Cam Schlittler shines in Yankees' win over Rays with strong performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 1:17 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings of one-run ball against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 6, leading the New York Yankees to just their second win in the last ten games. After a rough outing on June 30 where he allowed six earned runs, Schlittler focused on proving his skill and competitiveness, stating the start was 'personal.' With an American League-best 2.01 ERA and 131 strikeouts, Schlittler is positioned well in the Cy Young Award race and has been a crucial player for the Yankees amid injuries to key pitchers. The Yankees look to build momentum from this victory as the season progresses.
- •Schlittler had eight strikeouts in an eight-inning outing.
- •He has allowed fewer than three earned runs in 16 starts this season.
- •The Yankees are 13-5 in games he has pitched this year.
- •This was Schlittler's first All-Star selection in his career.
- 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Cam Schlittler Notes Start Against Rays Was 'Personal"
"Cam Schlittler has been one of the best pitchers in baseball this year
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