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Cam Schlittler became the first player in MLB history to pitch eight scoreless innings and strike out 12 without allowing a walk in the postseason on Thursday night, but even he needed some help from his defense.

The rookie's historic gem catapulted the New York Yankees into the American League Division Series, knocking out their archrival Boston Red Sox in the process.

Nobody knew what to expect out of the right-hander, given Thursday was just his 16th MLB start after being called up July 9. But when he came out onto the field for the eighth inning, Yankees fans knew they were watching something special.

As destiny would have it, a trade-deadline acquisition, who entered the game as a defensive replacement, helped Schli

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