New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox: Cam Schlittler vs. Payton Tolle

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 02: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Cam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees celebrates with his parents after defeating the Boston Red Sox in game three of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on October 02, 2025 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Red Sox 4-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Yankees have already locked up the series win, but Thursday evening presents a bigger opportunity.

New York enters Fenway Park looking for its first three-game sweep there since September 2021, and a chance to keep momentum rolling against their longtime rivals. The formula through the first two games has been simple and effective: dominant pitching paired with one right-handed bat carrying the offense each night. On Tuesday, Luis Gil led the charge and Giancarlo Stanton powered the attack in a 4-0 victory, going 2-for-4 with a home run, double, three RBIs, and scoring the Yankees’ other run.

On Wednesday, Max Fried tossed a gem and Amed Rosario took the baton in a 4-1 win, going 1-for-1 with a homer, a walk, and a sacrifice fly, collectively accounting for all four RBIs. Now it will be Cam Schlittler’s turn to try to keep the Red Sox run total drier than an unsoaked bean. The Walpole, Massachusetts native gets the start close to home after becoming a postseason breakout story last October with his Wild Card heroics against these very Red Sox.

It is another spotlight moment for the young right-hander, this time in front of a friendly local crowd at Fenway. Plenty has been said about how Boston fans have treated Schlittler and his family this week. Frankly, I am surprised any of them were willing to pipe up after his playoff performance last October.