Yankees' Cam Schlittler Gives Up First Runs of Season

Schlittler allows three runs in five-inning outing, but Yankees rally for 5-3 win over Athletics

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:51am

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Cam Schlittler, the Yankees' starting pitcher, gave up his first runs of the season in a five-inning outing against the Oakland Athletics. After starting the year with 13 2/3 scoreless innings, Schlittler allowed three runs on four hits in the third inning. However, the Yankees were able to rally and come back to win the game 5-3.

Why it matters

Schlittler had been dominant in his first two starts of the season, but this outing showed he is not invincible. The Yankees' ability to come back and win the game despite Schlittler's struggles demonstrates the team's resilience and depth. This game also provided an update on the recovery of Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, who is nearing a return from Tommy John surgery.

The details

Schlittler gave up three runs in the third inning on an RBI double by Nick Kurtz and an RBI double by Tyler Soderstrom. He struck out seven batters and threw 84 pitches in his five innings of work. Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted that Schlittler wasn't as sharp with his command as he had been in his first two starts. The Yankees were able to rally and score four runs late to secure the 5-3 victory.

  • Schlittler had started the season with 13 2/3 scoreless innings before this outing.
  • Gerrit Cole is scheduled to pitch again on Sunday as he continues his rehab from Tommy John surgery.
  • Rule 5 pick Cade Winquest has yet to make his MLB debut for the Yankees through the first 10 games of the season.

The players

Cam Schlittler

The Yankees' starting pitcher who gave up his first runs of the season in a five-inning outing against the Athletics.

Aaron Boone

The manager of the New York Yankees.

Gerrit Cole

The Yankees' ace pitcher who is continuing his rehab from Tommy John surgery and is nearing a return to the mound.

Cade Winquest

A Rule 5 pick for the Yankees who has yet to make his MLB debut through the first 10 games of the season.

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What they’re saying

“I think overall it was pretty good, but just one mistake there in the third and it cost me three runs.”

— Cam Schlittler

“Not quite as dominant as his first two [starts], obviously. You kind of think he's just going to roll out there for seven innings and 75 pitches and strike everyone out. You realize it's not that easy. He had some longer at-bats tonight where he just wasn't quite as sharp with his command.”

— Aaron Boone, Manager

What’s next

If everything goes well in Gerrit Cole's recovery this week, he is scheduled to pitch again on Sunday as he continues his rehab from Tommy John surgery. The Yankees and their manager Aaron Boone are unsure if that outing will be in a live game setting or just a live batting practice session.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the ups and downs that even the best pitchers can face over the course of a long season. While Cam Schlittler had been dominant to start the year, this outing showed he is human and can be scored upon. However, the Yankees' ability to rally and win the game despite Schlittler's struggles demonstrated the team's resilience and depth, which will be crucial as they look to make a deep playoff run.