Cam Schlittler Struggles in Brief Outing for Yankees This Season

WHO:

MLB.com - Cam Schlittler, José Fermin, Nathan Church, Alec Burleson, Luis García Jr., Ryan McMahon, José Caballero, Austin Wells, Trent Grisham, Angel Chivilli

NY Post - New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals

WHAT:

MLB.com - Cam Schlittler had his shortest start of the season, lasting three innings and allowing four runs on four hits.

MLB.com - Schlittler struck out six batters but walked five, needing 83 pitches (51 strikes) to record nine outs.

MLB.com - The Yankees lost to the Cardinals, 13-7.

MLB.com - Luis García hit a go-ahead two-run homer in his Yankees debut.

MLB.com - The game featured a total of eight home runs.

MLB.com - Schlittler's ERA rose to 2.26, still leading the American League.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Yankee Stadium, New York

WHEN:

MLB.com - The game was part of a three-game series against the Cardinals.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Yankees acquired Luis García in a five-player deal to enhance their lineup, which has been lacking in power.

HOW:

MLB.com - Schlittler's performance was marked by a lack of control, as evidenced by the high number of walks and pitches thrown.

In a high-scoring matchup at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees fell to the St. Louis Cardinals with a final score of 13 to 7, marking a tough outing for pitcher Cam Schlittler, who had his shortest start of the season, lasting just three innings while allowing four runs on four hits. Despite striking out six batters, Schlittler struggled with control, walking five and needing 83 pitches to record only nine outs, which raised his ERA to 2.26, still the best in the American League. In his Yankees debut, Luis García made an impact by hitting a go-ahead two-run homer, a move that came as part of a five-player deal aimed at boosting the team's power in the lineup.