Cam Schlittler's 12 Strikeouts Lead Yankees Past Phillies

WHO:

MLB.com - Cam Schlittler stated, “Just trying to put myself and the team first,” regarding his decision to not pitch in the All-Star Game.

MLB.com - José Caballero, Yankees player, stated he is still deciding how to respond to MLB's new pitch-timer rules.

MLB.com - Cam Schlittler, Yankees pitcher

MLB.com - J.T. Realmuto, Phillies player

MLB.com - Kyle Schwarber, Phillies player

MLB.com - Aaron Boone, Yankees manager

MLB.com - José Caballero, Yankees player

MLB.com - Michael Hill, MLB’s senior vice president of on-field operations

Pinstripe Alley - Jesús Luzardo, opposing pitcher

WHAT:

MLB.com - Schlittler registered a double-digit strikeout total for the third time in his career, with his career high being 13 strikeouts.

MLB.com - Schlittler's season ERA is now 2.07, and his road ERA is 1.07.

MLB.com - The Phillies are 2-5 since the All-Star break following their loss to the Yankees.

MLB.com - The Phillies have been held to one or zero runs for the fourth time since the break and an MLB-high-tying 24th time this season.

MLB.com - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET.

MLB.com - Cam Schlittler struck out 12 batters over 7 1/3 scoreless innings.

MLB.com - The Yankees won the game against the Phillies 1-0.

MLB.com - Schlittler allowed three hits and one hit batter without issuing a walk.

Pinstripe Alley - Schlittler's season ERA is 2.07, and his road ERA is 1.07.

Pinstripe Alley - The Yankees achieved their 10th shutout victory of the season.

Pinstripe Alley - Schlittler recorded his 10th win of the year.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

WHEN:

Pinstripe Alley - The Yankees will play again at 6:05pm ET against the Phillies, possibly facing Brian Keller in his MLB debut.

MLB.com - The Yankees opened a three-game weekend series against the Phillies on a Friday evening.

MLB.com - Schlittler's career high for strikeouts in a game is 13, set on June 19 against the Reds.

MLB.com - Schlittler was viewed as a front-runner to start the All-Star Game on July 14.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Phillies are expected to be aggressive before the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline due to their recent performance and investment in the team.

MLB.com - The Phillies are expected to be aggressive before the Trade Deadline due to their recent performance and investment in the team.

MLB.com - Schlittler chose not to pitch in the All-Star Game to avoid feeling "a little bit dragged" if he were to pitch on two days’ rest, stating, “Just trying to put myself and the team first.”

HOW:

MLB.com - Schlittler allowed just two hits, with no walks, through 7.1 innings.

MLB.com - Schlittler retired the first 10 batters he faced before allowing a double to Kyle Schwarber.

Pinstripe Alley - Schlittler threw his curveball twice as frequently as his season average during the game.

Cam Schlittler has decided not to pitch in the All-Star Game, stating, “Just trying to put myself and the team first.” In his latest outing, he achieved a double-digit strikeout total for the third time in his career, allowing only two hits and no walks over 7.1 innings, while his season ERA stands at 2.07. The Yankees are set to face the Phillies at 6:05 PM ET, with the Phillies expected to be aggressive ahead of the August 3 Trade Deadline due to their recent performance.