{
  "id": 6367580,
  "title": "Yankees top Rockies on Cam Schlittler’s gem and a late Heliot Ramos blast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/yankees-top-rockies-on-cam-schlittlers-gem-and-a-late-heliot-ramos",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T02:00:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/yankees-top-rockies-cam-schlittler-020035233.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 8, 2026, the New York Yankees secured a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Yankee Stadium, thanks to a stellar performance by rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler. The game marked Yankees captain Aaron Judge's return from the injured list, with the Captain not getting a hit during his limited plate appearances. Schlittler overcame the Rockies' strong defense, striking out ten batters while walking none in his six innings of work. Heliot Ramos stepped up with a late third-inning homer and a game-winning walk-off blast in the eighth, overcoming two failed challenges and a thumb injury. The Yankees' offense struggled, but their defense shined, with McCarthy's diving catch and a botched throw allowing Cody Bellinger to score from third base. Schlittler finished the game with a 2.01 ERA, solidifying his status as a rising star in the MLB.",
  "summary": "Aaron Judge didn't get a hit in his return, but Schlittler dazzled yet again to lead the Yanks to a win.",
  "key_points": [
    "Yankees defeat Rockies 5-3 on September 8, 2026",
    "Rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler strikes out 10 batters",
    "Heliot Ramos hits walk-off homer in eighth inning"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Cam Schlittler's dominant performance cements his rising star status in the MLB, while Heliot Ramos's late-game heroics secure a crucial win for the Yankees, highlighting their resilience despite an otherwise struggling offense.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}