Cam Schlittler outduels Jacob deGrom as Yankees fend off Rangers
Cam Schlittler pitched six shutout innings, outdueling Jacob deGrom in a matchup of power-throwing right-handers, as the Yankees defeated the Rangers 3-2. Aaron Judge provided the decisive blow with a solo home run in the ninth inning, his third in three games. Strong defense and timely bullpen work preserved the Yankees' 10th win in 11 games.
- ▪Cam Schlittler allowed three hits and two walks while striking out eight over six scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to 1.51.
- ▪Jacob deGrom gave up one run over six innings but took the loss despite a strong performance.
- ▪Austin Wells hit a solo home run in the seventh and Aaron Judge added another in the ninth, providing critical insurance runs.
- ▪Fernando Cruz made a highlight-reel play on a bunt, throwing from his rear end to third base for a forceout.
- ▪David Bednar escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth by inducing a game-ending double play after a throwing error and triple.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
MLB New York Yankees Cam Schlittler outduels Jacob deGrom as Yankees fend off Rangers By Greg Joyce Published April 28, 2026 Updated April 29, 2026, 1:00 a.m. ET ARLINGTON, Texas — A young, hard-throwing right-hander who calls New York home, emerging as one of the game’s best pitchers? That was once Jacob deGrom. It is now Cam Schlittler. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free And on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field, the two squared off, with Schlittler outdueling deGrom to lead the Yankees past the Rangers for a 3-2 win.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at New York Post.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from New York Post
