SouthernWorldwide.com – New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is experiencing a remarkably strong start to the 2026 season, achieving a statistical milestone not seen in over a century.
In his recent outing against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 9, 2026, Schlittler delivered an impressive performance, allowing only two hits over six innings. He recorded six strikeouts and kept the Brewers scoreless during his time on the mound.
However, despite Schlittler’s stellar pitching, the Yankees ultimately lost the game to the Brewers with a final score of 4-3 in 10 innings.
Schlittler’s performance has placed him in elite company. He has achieved at least 50 strikeouts through his first nine starts of the season. Crucially, he has managed this with fewer than 10 walks issued, no more than one home run allowed, and an earned run average (ERA) below 1.50.
This combination of statistics is exceptionally rare. According to Opta Stats, Schlittler is the first pitcher since Walter Johnson in 1913 to meet these specific benchmarks through his first nine starts of a season.
As of his latest appearances, Schlittler has accumulated 59 strikeouts, issued nine walks, surrendered only one home run, and boasts an ERA of 1.35. These numbers highlight his dominance on the mound.
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Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised Schlittler’s performance. “He’s a stud,” Boone stated, as reported by MLB.com. “He’s just a great competitor, and obviously a great pitcher. … He settled in and obviously pitched awesome.”
Adding to his resilience, Schlittler remained in the game even after being struck by a hard-hit liner traveling at 108.5 mph in the first inning. This incident underscores his toughness on the field.
The game’s narrative shifted after Schlittler exited. The Brewers were trailing 2-0 when he left. Milwaukee began to close the gap with a home run from Jake Bauers off Yankees reliever Brent Headrick.
The Brewers eventually tied the game, with Camilo Doval allowing the tying run. Fernando Cruz then conceded the final two runs, leading to the Yankees’ defeat.
For the Brewers, catcher William Contreras played a significant role in their comeback victory. He went 2-for-4 at the plate, driving in two runs. His sacrifice fly in the 10th inning proved to be the game-winning run, scoring Luis Rengifo.
Following the game, the Milwaukee Brewers improved their season record to 21-16, while the New York Yankees’ record fell to 26-14.
