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Yankees Rookie Schlittler Shines with Historic Performance

8/26/2025

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Cam Schlittler, a 24-year-old rookie pitcher for the New York Yankees, threw six scoreless innings in a 10-5 victory against the Nationals.
He is the first rookie in Yankees history to achieve two consecutive six-inning, eight-strikeout starts.
Manager Aaron Boone commended Schlittler's confidence and impact, especially during other pitchers' injuries.
Schlittler's August stats show a 1.63 ERA and a 31-10 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 27 1/3 innings.

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Story summary

Cam Schlittler, a 24-year-old rookie pitcher for the New York Yankees, threw six scoreless innings in a 10-5 victory against the Nationals.
He is the first rookie in Yankees history to achieve two consecutive six-inning, eight-strikeout starts.
Manager Aaron Boone commended Schlittler's confidence and impact, especially during other pitchers' injuries.
Schlittler's August stats show a 1.63 ERA and a 31-10 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 27 1/3 innings.