Cam Schlittler Dazzles in 12-Strikeout Performance, Yankees Advance to ALDS
Cam Schlittler did much more than anyone expected of him in a 4-0 win over the division-rival Boston Red Sox in the Bronx on Thursday in Game 3 of the wild-card series to help the team advance to take on the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Division Series. Schlitter was a force, going eight shutout innings with five hits allowed, no walks, and 12 strikeouts. The 24-year-old was missing bats on the regular, getting 18 swings and misses in the outstanding and clutch performance. He got the best of fellow Red Sox lefty Connelly Early, who gave up four runs (three earned) in just 3 2/3 frames while striking out six. With the dominant performance, Schlitter became the first rookie hurler to strike out over 10 hitters since Livan Hernandez did it in 1997. Not only was it the first time Schlittler had double-digit K's, but it was the most ever strikeouts for a Yankees rookie pitcher in a playoff game. It's going to be a tough act to follow in his second postseason start in the ALDS against Toronto.
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