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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 02: Cam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees celebrates during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox in game three of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on October 02, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
On Saturday night, the New York Yankees lost to the Milwaukee Brewers (in Wisconsin) by a score of 4-3.
That said, Cam Schlittler pitched an excellent game, and the team had a 2-0 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning.
Schlittler went 6.0 innings, allowing just two hits, no earned runs (and had six strikeouts).
Schlittler Made History
GettyCam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 09, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Schlittler is off to a historic start to the 2026 MLB season.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Only pitcher in Yankees franchise history with 55+ K and sub-1.50 ERA through their first 9 games of a season.”
Cam Schlittler AL SP ranks this season:
K – 3rd ERA – 1st WHIP – 1st fWAR – 1st
Only pitcher in Yankees franchise history with 55+ K and sub-1.50 ERA through their first 9 games of a season.
Schlittler is now 5-1 with a 1.35 ERA in nine games.
The 25-year-old is in his second season (all with the Yankees).
Social Media Buzzing
GettyCam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees grabs his left leg after being struck by a line drive in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 09, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Here’s what people were saying about Schlittler:
Real App: “Cam Schlittler has the lowest ERA in the entire league this season (1.35).”
@DanClarkSports: “Cam Schlittler is having an absolutely phenomenal season so far… • 9 starts* • .833 win %* • 1.35 ETA* • +2.4 WAR* • 59 strikeouts • 316 ERA+* • 1.67 FIP* • 0.86 WHIP* (* = Leads League)”
@eyyankees: “Seriously though, how many pitchers would you take over Cam Schlittler. Maybe 2 or 3 names.”
Just Baseball: “Cam Schlittler’s ranks among SP this season: 58.2 IP: 2nd 1.35 ERA: 1st 59 K’s: 5th .176 AVG: 4th 1.67 FIP: 1st 0.81 WHIP: 2nd 6.56 K/BB: 3rd 2.4 fWAR: 1st”
@MikeDro_: “Cam Schlittler went from throwing 90 mph in A ball to being one of the best pitchers in baseball since his debut so far. Just tremendous and fun to watch”
@MVJUDGE99: “I don’t think you can name me 4 starters better than cam Schlittler right now. Since he’s came into the league he’s absolutely dominated. And this year he’s reached a whole different level. And we’re paying this kid league minimum. Just INSANE”
Up Next For New York
GettyCam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees reacts during game three of the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on October 02, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
The Yankees dropped to the second-place team in the American League East with a 26-14 record in 40 games.
They are 12-8 in 20 games on the road.
After Sunday’s game with the Brewers, the Yankees will visit the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar