Yankees Rookie Schlittler Strikes Out 12 to Shut Out Red Sox in Wild Card Clincher

The New York Yankees eliminated the Boston Red Sox in the American League Wild Card Series with a 4-0 victory in Game 3, propelled by rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler's exceptional postseason debut. Schlittler dazzled with 12 strikeouts over eight scoreless innings, throwing 107 pitches and allowing just five hits without issuing a walk, marking one of the most impressive rookie playoff performances in Yankees history. His dominant outing helped the Yankees advance to the AL Division Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The game also featured offensive contributions from players like Amed Rosario and Anthony Volpe, capitalizing on Boston's defensive lapses. Schlittler's performance stood out especially given the high stakes and the fierce rivalry, with Red Sox manager Alex Cora acknowledging that his team needed to be perfect against Schlittler's flawless pitching. This victory highlighted the Yankees' effective mix of rookie talent and strategic management under Aaron Boone, who also praised rookie Ben Rice for his earlier key home run in the series.