"It was less than a week ago that the Yankees handed rookie Cam Schlittler the ball with their season on the line. The 24-year-old delivered and then some, striking out 12 over eight scoreless innings in a 4-0 victory over the Red Sox in the deciding Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series at the Stadium. Schlittler arrived in the Bronx Tuesday afternoon hoping he would have one more chance this postseason to extend the Yankees' year."
"From the time Schlittler walked into the clubhouse at Steinbrenner Field in February for his first taste of big-league camp, teammates and coaches were struck by the pitcher's unflappable demeanor - which very much translated to the mound - and the I-belong-here vibe he carried himself with, confidence without a hint of cockiness. "Even in spring training, just getting to catch him a few times, definitely knew the stuff was re"
Cam Schlittler struck out 12 batters over eight scoreless innings in a 4-0 win over the Red Sox in the deciding Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series. The 24-year-old became the first pitcher in major-league history to record eight scoreless innings with at least 12 strikeouts and no walks in a postseason game. The Yankees needed a victory in Game 4 of the ALDS to extend the series after trailing two games to none against the Blue Jays. Schlittler displayed an unflappable demeanor and quiet confidence since spring training, impressing teammates and coaches. Opponents and managers described his stuff as outstanding, electric, and under control. Expecting identical performances in consecutive postseason starts was judged unrealistic.
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