Yankees Rookie Cam Schlittler Dominates Red Sox With Record 12 Strikeouts in Playoff Clincher

New York Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler delivered a historic pitching performance to eliminate the Boston Red Sox from the MLB playoffs, pitching eight scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts and zero walks in a winner-take-all game. Schlittler, a Boston native, was motivated by taunts from Red Sox fans and responded by dominating on the mound and trolling the opposing fan base on social media. His 12 strikeouts set records for a postseason debut and for a winner-take-all game, earning praise from teammates including Aaron Judge, who called him the team's "secret weapon." Schlittler's dominance helped the Yankees advance to the AL Division Series, where they will face the Toronto Blue Jays. His performance marked the Yankees' first playoff series win over the Red Sox in more than 20 years, highlighting his emergence as a key player for New York. Despite being a seventh-round draft pick in 2022 and only recently called up, Schlittler's poise and skill have made him a formidable presence on the mound.