What happened: Cam Schlittler allowed three hits, struck out 10 and walked none in his latest seven-inning start. That followed eight innings of two-hit ball with nine strikeouts and no walks.
Why it matters: The sustained workload and run prevention strengthen Schlittler's AL Cy Young case entering the final weeks. He has allowed one run or fewer in 19 starts this season, a
By the numbers: Across the seven qualifying outings, Schlittler has worked at least 49 innings and allowed no more than seven earned runs, equivalent to a maximum 1.29 ERA. His past two starts total 15 innings, five hits, two earned runs, 19 strikeouts and no walks.
What to watch: His next turn will offer another test of that efficiency as the award race moves deeper into September.