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Schlittler's 8-IP Gem Lifts Yankees Over Rays

7/7/2026

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Summary

Schlittler Shuts Down

Cam Schlittler (pitcher) threw eight innings, allowing one run as the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1.
He struck out eight, allowed four hits, issued no walks and threw 101 pitches with 72 strikes.
The victory cut the Yankees' gap to three games behind Tampa Bay in the AL East and gave Schlittler a 9-5 record, a 2.01 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 131 strikeouts in 19 starts.

Summary

Yankees Break Streak

The Yankees ended the Rays’ 16-game AL East streak at Tropicana Field, their first win there since 2024.
Tampa Bay entered with a 31-12 home record and an 8-2 run in its last ten, while New York was 1-9 in its previous ten, including a 19-10 loss to the Twins.
Analysts say the Yankees may need to add a starter before the trade deadline if Schlittler falters.

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Caballero Homers

The Yankees beat the Rays 3-0.
José Caballero, acquired from Tampa Bay in July, hit two home runs that supplied all of New York’s runs.
New York’s offense produced three hits, all home runs, while striking out 17 times.
Griffin Jax retired the first 13 Rays batters before a fifth-inning rally.
David Bednar closed the game with a perfect ninth to preserve the shutout.

History

Historical Context

MLB granted a Tampa-Bay expansion franchise on March 9, 1995; the Devil Rays began play in 1998 after each new club paid a $130 million fee. After years at the bottom of the AL East, the team rebranded as the Rays in 2007 and won its first division title and American League pennant in 2008, sparking the rivalry that makes today’s Yankees 5-1 victory a continuation of decades-long AL East competition.

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Schlittler Shuts Down

Cam Schlittler (pitcher) threw eight innings, allowing one run as the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1.
He struck out eight, allowed four hits, issued no walks and threw 101 pitches with 72 strikes.
The victory cut the Yankees' gap to three games behind Tampa Bay in the AL East and gave Schlittler a 9-5 record, a 2.01 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 131 strikeouts in 19 starts.

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