Cam Schlittler’s Boston heel turn is complete.
In a postseason performance that will be remembered for years, the standout Yankees rookie played a key role in the dominant 4-0 victory over the Red Sox in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card on Thursday.
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Schittler, a Boston fan as a child, admitted that he was happy about ending their playoff chances in 2025.
“I’m happy that their season is done,” he said.
And he’s been enjoying a well-earned victory lap ever since.
The 24-year-old struck out 12 batters over eight scoreless innings, becoming the first rookie in MLB history to achieve such a feat in a