Trending Now - Yankees' Schlittler Shines Again in Win, Capping Strong Road Trip

WHO:

MLB.com - Cam Schlittler, Paul Goldschmidt, Ben Rice, Aaron Boone, Giancarlo Stanton, Cal Raleigh, José Caballero, Aaron Judge, Tanner Swanson.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Cam Schlittler pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings, striking out seven batters in a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

MLB.com - The Yankees completed a 5-1 season-opening road trip, one of their best starts in the last two decades.

MLB.com - The Yankees allowed just six runs in their first six games, the third-fewest in MLB history.

NY Post - Schlittler threw 6 1/3 shutout innings, continuing the Yankees' pitching dominance.

MLB.com - Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer and Ben Rice hit a ninth-inning blast.

MLB.com - Schlittler has permitted three hits across 11 2/3 innings, striking out 15 without issuing a walk.

MLB.com - The Yankees led the Majors with 10 challenges, eight of them successful, in the Automated Ball-Strike system.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington.

MLB.com - The Yankees will host the Miami Marlins in the Bronx for their home opener.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Yankees' home opener is scheduled for April 7th, 2026.

MLB.com - The Yankees' 5-1 road trip began in 2026.

WHY:

MLB.com - Schlittler emphasized the importance of pitching with a lead and being efficient to help the team win.

MLB.com - The Yankees' strategy with the ABS system is to be "smartly aggressive" to gain a competitive edge.

HOW:

MLB.com - Schlittler's performance included retiring the final 15 batters he faced and touching 98.2 mph with his fastball.

MLB.com - The Yankees prepared for the ABS system through extensive meetings and training prior to the season.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 03:53 UTC)

Cam Schlittler delivered an impressive performance, pitching six and one-third scoreless innings and striking out seven batters, leading the Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. With this win, the Yankees wrapped up a strong 5-1 season-opening road trip, allowing just six runs in their first six games, which is the third-fewest in MLB history. As they prepare for their home opener against the Miami Marlins April 7th, Schlittler's dominance and the team's strategic use of the Automated Ball-Strike system have set a promising tone for the season.