Rookie Cam Schlittler, the Yankees' top pitching prospect, made an impressive big league debut, pitching into the sixth inning during a win against the Mariners. This performance alleviates the team's immediate need for a strong starting pitcher following Clarke Schmidt's injury. The Yankees are on a three-game winning streak and are now just 2.5 games behind the Blue Jays in the AL East. Key contributions also came from Jazz Chisholm Jr., Aaron Judge, and Jasson Dominguez, reflecting a strong offensive performance. Schlittler's high-velocity pitches were exceptional, showcasing his potential as a starter.
"It's been my goal my whole life so it's really good to go out there and put the team in a position to win and just kind of live out that dream."
"You see the live fastball . . . You see his stuff really plays," manager Aaron Boone said. "I thought his . . . calm and his poise and focus was excellent."
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