Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler delivered a masterful performance on Friday, throwing 5 2/3 scoreless innings to lead his team to a tight 1-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. The win extended the Yankees' lead over their rivals to three games in the race for second place in the American League East.
Schlittler, who hails from Walpole, Massachusetts, has a history of strong outings against the Red Sox, a team he has previously expressed a desire to beat. This latest performance further solidified his standing as a top contender for the Cy Young award. He recorded eight strikeouts and walked five batters, before being relieved. Two base hits were the only blemishes on an otherwise dominant outing for the right-hander.
The victory also allowed the Yankees to further solidify their position behind the league-leading Tampa Bay Rays, who are noted for their lower revenue.
The game was attended by 43,476 fans, some of whom were supporters of the visiting Red Sox.