"Connelly Early toes the rubber in a game no one - including his mother - thought he'd be pitching tonight."
"He's thrown 19.1 innings in his big league career. That's not a lot! But he's looked good in the few starts we've seen of him in the Majors."
"The Yankees will throw a pitcher who is only slightly less green. Cam Schlittler, who owns a 2.96 ERA in 14 career games, comes as a highly touted prospect, but over the course of September was very boom or bust. For every 6 or 7 inning outing he had a 4.2 , a 5.1, even a 1.2."
"Can the Red Sox clear the hurdle and move on or fade into the bushes like Homer Simpson? Only one way to find out."
Connelly Early starts the game despite having thrown only 19.1 major league innings. He has looked effective in his limited big-league appearances, though experience is minimal. The Yankees counter with Cam Schlittler, a highly touted prospect with a 2.96 ERA across 14 career games. Schlittler displayed volatility in September, producing both longer quality outings and shorter, troubled performances with individual lines including 4.2, 5.1 and 1.2. The matchup poses an uncertain test for both teams and for Boston's ability to advance. First pitch is scheduled for 8:08pm at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.
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