Schlittler reaches seven starts of 7-plus innings, one run or fewer

His ERA dropped to 2.01 after a 96-pitch outing.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 91 min read

Cam Schlittler has 7 starts this season with 7+ IP and 1 ER or fewer 😤 https://t.co/1cZWrMrBXD Via @MLB on X

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.

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