Cam Schlittler strikes out 13 in Yankees' 5-0 win over Reds
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Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Cam Schlittler recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts over six scoreless innings as the New York Yankees defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 at Yankee Stadium. Schlittler’s dominant performance kept the Reds' offense at bay, leading to a strong game for the Yankees. Jazz Chisholm Jr. initiated the scoring with a solo home run, followed by a three-run home run from Ben Rice in the second inning. The Yankees maintained control throughout the game, with Jake Bird and David Bednar closing out the final innings without allowing any runs. The Yankees will continue their series against the Reds tomorrow afternoon.
- •Yankees improve to 5-0 over Reds in series opener.
- •Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits a solo home run in the second inning.
- •Ben Rice adds a three-run home run, putting the Yankees ahead 4-0.
- •Yankees relievers keep Reds scoreless, with Bird and Bednar finishing the game.
- •Schlittler's ERA drops to 1.71 after dominant outing.
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Schlittler becomes youngest Yankees pitcher with 13 strikeouts and no walks in 5-0 win over Reds
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Schlittler strikes out career-high 13 in 6 innings as Yankees blank Reds 5-0
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Schlittler strikes out career-high 13 Reds as Yankees win shutout
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Schlittler sets new career high with 13 strikeouts in 5-0 Yankees win
"Cam Schlittler struck out 13 in six overpowering innings for his first double-digit strikeout game in the regular season, and the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Friday night. Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a solo homer and Ben Rice launched a three-run shot in the second against Rhett Lowder (3-4) as the Yankees won for the 10th time in 15 games since losing Aaron Judge to a fractured right rib.
"At Yankee Stadium tonight, the New York Yankees extended their lead atop the AL East standings with a 5-0 win in their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Cam Schlittler set a new career high with 13 strikeouts.
"Only the Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski has a lower ERA among MLB starting pitchers than Schlittler's 1.71 mark.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 3:47 AMCam Schlittler becomes youngest Yankees pitcher with 13 strikeouts and no walks in 5-0 win over Reds
Only the Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski has a lower ERA among MLB starting pitchers than Schlittler's 1.71 mark.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 2:11 AMCam Schlittler strikes out career-high 13 in 6 innings as Yankees blank Reds 5-0
Cam Schlittler struck out 13 in six overpowering innings for his first double-digit strikeout game in the regular season, and the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Friday night. Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a solo homer and Ben Rice launched a three-run shot in the second against Rhett Lowder (3-4) as the Yankees won for the 10th time in 15 games since losing Aaron Judge to a fractured right rib.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 2:05 AMCam Schlittler strikes out career-high 13 Reds as Yankees win shutout
A mismatch on paper proved exactly that on the field as the Yankees and Schlittler beat the Reds, 5-0.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 1:46 AMCam Schlittler sets new career high with 13 strikeouts in 5-0 Yankees win
At Yankee Stadium tonight, the New York Yankees extended their lead atop the AL East standings with a 5-0 win in their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Cam Schlittler set a new career high with 13 strikeouts.
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