Schlittler shines as Yankees take Subway Series opener

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 15: Cam Schlittler #31 of the New York Yankees high fives teammates in dugout during the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 15, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images) | Getty Images Cam Schlittler is really good at pitching a baseball. The young Yankees standout yet again refused to blink as he continued his domination of the major leagues in his sophomore season.

Facing former Yankees closer Clay Holmes to open the 2026 edition of the Subway Series, Schlittler again gave the Yankees a solid performance. That gem, along with a three-run third inning, helped set the tone in Queens for a 5-2 victory in favor of the Bronx visitors. The Yankees hitters seemed unimpressed with Holmes’ streak of allowing two earned runs or fewer in every start this season as that streak came to an end with two outs in the third inning.

That was when the Yankees suddenly began lacing the ball to right field. View Link Ben Rice started the rally with a single before Aaron Judge followed with one of his own. Cody Bellinger then ripped a double into right field to drive in the Yankees’ first run, and Jazz Chisholm Jr.

followed with another double to make it 3-0, Bombers. The Yankees threatened again in the fourth inning, but Holmes was able to escape without further damage. In the home half of the frame, Schlittler struck out Juan Soto before making an incredible play off the mound to end the inning.