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The New York Yankees’ pitching staff has been dominant in the start of the 2026 season, and that continued Wednesday night in the team’s 5-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Cam Schlittler was on the offensive against the Mariners. He went 6.1 innings, allowed two hits and struck out seven in the win. The only runs Seattle was able to muster came against New York’s bullpen. Cal Raleigh had two RBI and Dominic Carzone added one more.
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New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Still, the Yankees got into rare company through their first six games of the season.
New York’s six runs allowed in the first six games of the season are the third-most in MLB history, according to MLB researcher Sarah Langs. Only the 2002 San Francisco Giants and 1915 Philadelphia Phillies have fewer runs through the first six games of a season with five.
Schlittler admitted that he’s only used three pitches to get the job done — a four-sided machine, a cutter and a sinker.
“Early on it was the four-seam. In the middle of the game it was the two-seam. And then later it was the cutter,” Schlittler said. “Then again, I felt pretty strong with the game plan I had and just attacking guys with the three lanes.”
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New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler walks back to the dugout after facing the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Schlittler started his season with a dominant performance against the San Francisco Giants, denying the team any runs while on the mound for 5.1 innings.
“His calling card since coming into the organization was his ability to throw strikes with his fastball,” Boone said. “And now that he’s gone to another level from a stuff standpoint, it’s really served him well.”
New York has also performed without its full rotation. Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon are still on the injured list to start the season.
“I think this staff is dominant,” Schlittler said. “The bull has been great too. So I think as a team as a whole (we) just feed off each other and take it into every game and every start and just keep rolling with it.”
Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh walks back to the dugout after striking out against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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The Yankees are going home for the first time this season. New York welcomes the Miami Marlins on Friday for their home opener.
