Cam Schlittler strikes out 13 in Yankees' win over Reds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
On June 19, Cam Schlittler delivered a dominant performance for the New York Yankees against the Cincinnati Reds, striking out 13 batters over six innings in a 5-0 victory. This outing marked Schlittler's best regular-season performance so far, surpassing his previous high of nine strikeouts. The young right-hander utilized a mix of fastballs averaging nearly 98 mph, leading to praise on social media from NBA champion Josh Hart. With this performance, Schlittler improved his record to 8-3 and boasts a 1.71 ERA, positioning himself among the top pitchers in the American League. Yankees manager Aaron Boone highlighted Schlittler's control and domination during the game, indicating his strong candidacy for the upcoming All-Star Game.
- •Schlittler struck out 13 in six innings against Cincinnati.
- •Yankees won 5-0 on June 19.
- •Schlittler's ERA is now 1.71 for the season.
- •He surpassed his prior strikeout record of nine.
- •Josh Hart praised Schlittler on social media.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Schlittler dominates Reds with 13 strikeouts, earns praise on social media from NBA champ Josh Hart
"Cam Schlittler was so dominant Friday night that even a member of the NBA champion New York Knicks thinks the tall right-hander is the top pitcher in the American League. Schlittler had the best regular-season outing of his brief career Friday night for the New York Yankees, striking out 13 in six overpowering innings and using three types of high-velocity fastballs in a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. In his 30th major league start, the 6-foot-8 Schlittler eclipsed his previous career high of nine strikeouts.
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