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Cam Schlittler Continues Hot Start to Lead Yankees Past Mets
Schlittler struck out nine and allowed one hit through 6 2/3 innings as the Yankees took a 5-2 opener behind early runs and Ben Rice’s ninth-inning homer.
On Friday, the New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets 5-2 at Citi Field in the Subway Series opener, with Cam Schlittler delivering a strong debut performance.
Jazz Chisholm laced a two-run double off former Yankees closer Clay Holmes in the third inning, while Ben Rice added his 14th homer to power the Yankees' offense.
Schlittler struck out nine over 6 2/3 innings, throwing 106 pitches while the Mets managed only two hits against his 96-99 mph velocity.
Juan Soto launched his 250th career homer off Schlittler in the seventh, ending the shutout, while Holmes was charged with four runs and seven hits.
The series continues tomorrow night as LHP Carlos Rodén makes his second start after elbow surgery, with LHP David Peterson expected in bulk relief for the Mets.
The debutante pitcher dominated the rivals with a single hit until the seventh, ensuring the victory of the visiting team in the first match.A double and a home run extended the advantage, while the bullpen effectively closed, despite the quadrangular of the former rider in the seventh.