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Cam Schlittler Strikes Out Career-High 13 in 6 Innings as Yankees Blank Reds
Schlittler became the youngest Yankees pitcher with 13 strikeouts without a walk as New York won for the 10th time in 15 games.
On Friday, New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler struck out 13 batters over six innings, leading the Yankees to a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Jazz Chisholm hit a solo homer and Ben Rice launched a three-run shot in the second inning against Rhett Lowder, providing early offensive support for New York.
At 25 years old, Schlittler became the youngest Yankees pitcher to record 13 strikeouts since Al Downing in 1964, ending the night with a 1.71 ERA.
Since losing Elly De La Cruz to a strained hamstring, Cincinnati has lost 11 of 16 games, striking out 17 times in this shutout loss.
Cincinnati LHP Andrew Abbott faces New York RHP Will Warren on Saturday, with Warren holding a 7-1 record and 3.47 ERA entering the matchup.