When the New York Yankees lost Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series, everyone knew that the road to the Division Series would go through rookie right-handed starting pitcher Cam Schlittler . Although the Boston Red Sox were forced to rely on an even more inexperienced hurler in Game 3, it was natural to wonder how the 2022 seventh-rounder would handle the overwhelming pressure to succeed in front of a rollicking Bronx crowd. He smashed all reasonable expectations.

Schlittler allowed no runs and struck out 12 batters in eight innings, keeping the Yankees firmly in control in a 4-0 series-clinching win. He started this rivalry clash on a blistering note and did not waver. The 24-year-old, who did not join the MLB roster until July, is the first rookie to record 10 or more K

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