Schlittler, Cease take AL Cy Young race into September

Schlittler has allowed one run or fewer in 18 starts.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 11 min read

Cam Schlittler and Dylan Cease are going down to the wire for the AL Cy Young with less than a month to play! “Septembe Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Jon Heyman said September will decide the American League Cy Young race between Cam Schlittler and Dylan Cease. Less than a month remains in the regular season.

Why it matters: The award race now hinges on each pitcher’s final turns through opposing lineups. Cease reached 200 strikeouts in mid-August, adding a marquee counting-stat case to his candidacy.

By the numbers: Schlittler has 201 strikeouts, a 2.09 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP and a .197 opponents’ batting average. His 18 starts allowing one run or fewer lead MLB.

What to watch: Watch the pitchers’ September starts and whether either opens a clear statistical gap before voting.

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