Schlittler says handling New York pressure is part of the job

His 2.16 ERA keeps him in the AL Cy Young race.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

Cam Schlittler on playing in New York: “Playing in New York is a whole different thing... If you want to make it here i Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Schlittler made the remarks during Players' Weekend. He worked six innings Friday in a 3-1 win, allowing one run on six hits, according to [MLB.com](https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/cam-schlittler-star-wars-cleats-players-weekend).

Why it matters: The victory extended his club's winning streak to five games. It also cut the division deficit to three games entering the final weeks of the regular season.

By the numbers: Schlittler threw 59 of 96 pitches for strikes, walked three and struck out four. He improved to 11-6.

What to watch: His next rotation turn will test whether he can sustain that form during the division chase.

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@MLBNetwork 2026-08-23T21:11:34.227948+00:00

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