For the New York Yankees , this wasn’t just another playoff victory—it was an exorcism. With rookie Cam Schlittler delivering one of the most dazzling postseason debuts Yankee Stadium has ever seen, New York finally toppled the Boston Red Sox in October for the first time since 2003. The drought is over, and the Bronx can breathe again.

The Yankees rode Schlittler’s electric arm to a 4-0 win in Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series, advancing to the ALDS against another bitter rival: the Toronto Blue Jays. First pitch comes Saturday afternoon in Toronto, but for now, the story belongs entirely to the 24-year-old right-hander who pitched like a man far beyond his years.

Schlittler Slams the Door on Boston

Cam Schlittler didn’t just pitch well—he commanded the stage like a vetera

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