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Yankees Eliminate Red Sox 4-0, Schlittler Strikes Out 12 in Playoff Win

BREAKING: The New York Yankees have triumphed over the Boston Red Sox with a decisive 4-0 victory, securing their place in the AL Division Series. Rookie sensation Cam Schlittler dazzled fans at Yankee Stadium by striking out 12 batters and delivering an impressive performance with fastballs clocking in at 100 mph.

This victory not only eliminated the Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series but also marked a significant milestone for the Yankees, making them the first team to rebound from an opening game loss to advance in the expanded postseason format introduced in 2022. The Yankees will face the Toronto Blue Jays in a best-of-five Division Series beginning on Saturday.

Schlittler, who debuted on July 9, 2023, grew up a fan of the Red Sox in Walpole, Massachusetts, but made clear his allegiance to the Yankees. He outperformed Boston’s Connelly Early, who at just 23 years old became the youngest postseason starting pitcher for the Red Sox since Babe Ruth in 1916. Schlittler’s remarkable start included 11 pitches thrown at 100 mph or higher, surpassing all Yankees pitchers’ combined efforts since pitch tracking began in 2008.

Schlittler’s final stat line was remarkable: he allowed only five singles over eight innings, walking no batters and throwing 75 of 107 pitches for strikes. In the ninth inning, David Bednar closed it out despite a leadoff walk, ensuring the Red Sox could not push a runner past second base.

The game also paid homage to Yankees history, with Bucky Dent throwing the ceremonial first pitch on the 47th anniversary of his legendary homer that led New York to a tiebreaker victory over Boston in 1978.

New York’s victory came after a tumultuous postseason history against Boston, having lost eight of their last nine playoff matchups since 2004. The Yankees now lead the postseason series between the two teams 14-13.

The Yankees capitalized on crucial defensive errors from the Red Sox, who set a league record with 116 errors this season. The pivotal fourth inning saw a series of misplays that allowed the Yankees to score four runs, starting with a double from Cody Bellinger after a fly ball fell in a miscommunication among Red Sox outfielders.

As the Yankees prepare for their Division Series matchup, all eyes will be on their young star, Schlittler, whose electrifying performance has ignited hope among Yankees fans. Will his momentum carry through against the Blue Jays? Stay tuned for more updates as the postseason unfolds.

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