Schlittler to start Yankees’ Wild Card Series opener vs. Red Sox, followed by Fried and Cole

Cam Schlittler has been announced as the starting pitcher for Game 1 of the New York Yankees' Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox, with Max Fried and Gerrit Cole following in the rotation. Schlittler, who struck out 12 over eight innings in last year's series, allowed five hits and walked none, throwing 11 pitches 100 mph or faster.

The 25-year-old right-hander has an impressive 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts this season, and if the Yankees advance to a best-of-five AL Division Series, Schlittler could face Game 2 and potentially Game 5.

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