On Saturday night, the New York Yankees lost to the Milwaukee Brewers (in Wisconsin) by a score of 4-3.
That said, Cam Schlittler pitched an excellent game, and the team had a 2-0 lead going into the bottom of the seventh inning.
Schlittler went 6.0 innings, allowing just two hits, no earned runs (and had six strikeouts).
Schlittler Made History
Schlittler is off to a historic start to the 2026 MLB season.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Only pitcher in Yankees franchise history with 55+ K and sub-1.50 ERA through their first 9 games of a season.”
K – 3rd ERA – 1st WHIP – 1st fWAR – 1st
Only pitcher in Yankees franchise history with 55+ K and sub-1.50 ERA through their first 9 games of a season.
Schlittler is now 5-1 with a 1.35 ERA in nine games.
The 25-year-old is in his second season (all with the Yankees).
Social Media Buzzing
Here’s what people were saying about Schlittler:
Real App: “Cam Schlittler has the lowest ERA in the entire league this season (1.35).”
@DanClarkSports: “Cam Schlittler is having an absolutely phenomenal season so far… • 9 starts* • .833 win %* • 1.35 ETA* • +2.4 WAR* • 59 strikeouts • 316 ERA+* • 1.67 FIP* • 0.86 WHIP* (* = Leads League)”
@eyyankees: “Seriously though, how many pitchers would you take over Cam Schlittler. Maybe 2 or 3 names.”
Just Baseball: “Cam Schlittler’s ranks among SP this season: 58.2 IP: 2nd 1.35 ERA: 1st 59 K’s: 5th .176 AVG: 4th 1.67 FIP: 1st 0.81 WHIP: 2nd 6.56 K/BB: 3rd 2.4 fWAR: 1st”
@MikeDro_: “Cam Schlittler went from throwing 90 mph in A ball to being one of the best pitchers in baseball since his debut so far. Just tremendous and fun to watch”
@MVJUDGE99: “I don’t think you can name me 4 starters better than cam Schlittler right now. Since he’s came into the league he’s absolutely dominated. And this year he’s reached a whole different level. And we’re paying this kid league minimum. Just INSANE”
Up Next For New York
The Yankees dropped to the second-place team in the American League East with a 26-14 record in 40 games.
They are 12-8 in 20 games on the road.
After Sunday’s game with the Brewers, the Yankees will visit the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
New York Yankees Star Cam Schlittler Made History In Brewers Game