Yankees Rookie Cam Schlittler Sets MLB Postseason Record in Wild Card Clincher

New York Yankees rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler made MLB postseason history by throwing eight scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts and no walks in the decisive Game 3 of the American League Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox, leading the Yankees to a 4-0 victory and advancement to the ALDS. Schlittler's performance set a new Yankees rookie postseason debut record for strikeouts, surpassing legends like Red Ruffing and Dave Righetti, and marked the first time in MLB history a pitcher achieved those specific stats in a postseason game. Despite strong early pitching from Red Sox rookie Connelly Early, a critical four-run fourth inning for the Yankees broke the game open. Schlittler's dominant fastball and precise control kept the Red Sox offense at bay, ending their season. The Yankees are now set to face the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS, seeking to avenge regular-season struggles against them. Schlittler's emergence as a postseason hero has energized the Yankees and their fans for the playoff run ahead.