Schlittler leads Yankees to 2-0 win over Mets, tops ERA race

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Schlittler leads Yankees to 2-0 win over Mets, tops ERA race
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Cam Schlittler's dominant pitching performance helped the New York Yankees secure a 2-0 victory against the New York Mets on September 13, 2026. Schlittler allowed just one hit over six innings and recorded eight strikeouts, marking his 21st start this season with one run or fewer. The Yankees improved to 86-63, edging closer to their 61st postseason spot. Ben Rice and Austin Wells each contributed home runs in the win. The Mets were shut out for the 14th time this season, managing only three hits throughout the game. Both teams have upcoming matchups as the Yankees prepare to face the Minnesota Twins, while the Mets will take on the Baltimore Orioles.

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  • Yankees improve to 86-63 with win over Mets.
  • Cam Schlittler leads MLB in ERA after six innings of one-hit ball.
  • Ben Rice and Austin Wells hit home runs for the Yankees.
  • Mets blanked for the 14th time this season.
  • Next, Yankees face the Twins on Monday, Mets play the Orioles.
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  • 8:40 PMYahoo SportsSchlittler takes over big league ERA lead, Yanks beat Mets 2-0 to close in on postseason berth
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Schlittler (14-6) allowed one hit over six innings, his 21st start this year allowing one run or none. The only other pitcher 25 or younger with more in the last 110 years was the Los Angeles Angels' Dean Chance with 22 in 1964, according to Major League Baseball.

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