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Yankees tab Cam Schlittler to start Game 1 vs. Red Sox to open MLB playoffs

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Joyce, G. (2026, September 27). Yankees tab Cam Schlittler to start Game 1 vs. Red Sox to open MLB playoffs. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/27/sports/yankees-tab-cam-schlittler-to-start-game-1-vs-red-sox/

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The Yankees have selected Cam Schlittler to start Game 1 of the AL wild-card series against the Red Sox on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. Despite considering giving him extra rest due to a long season, they decided to go with their best pitcher immediately. Schlittler, who has a 1.95 ERA for the regular season and strong history against the Red Sox, will start on his usual five-day rest schedule. Max Fried of the Red Sox is set to face Schlittler in Game 2, with Gerrit Cole scheduled for Game 3.

Written by AI on 2026-10-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The articles you've shared highlight the highly anticipated baseball matchup between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox in their AL Wild Card series for the MLB playoffs. Here's a summary of key points:

The series starts Tuesday, September 29th with Game 1 airing live at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
It is a best-of-three series, with subsequent games scheduled for Wednesday (Game 2) and Thursday (Game 3 if necessary), all starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
This marks the 7th time these teams have met in the playoffs since 1978, highlighting their historic rivalry.
Cam Schlittler will pitch for the Yankees in Game 1 while Payton Tolle takes the mound for Boston.
Aaron Judge is not on New York's roster due to a calf injury but Giancarlo Stanton returns from injury.
The winner of this series advances to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Division Series.

These articles emphasize the excitement and historical significance of Yankees vs Red Sox playoff matchups, using them as opportunities to promote various TV/streaming options and betting deals.

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Greg Joyce

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In the end, the Yankees chose not to overthink it: they are giving the ball to their likely Cy Young winner. asserted

they → choose → winner

Cam Schlittler will start Game 1 of the AL wild-card series against the Red Sox on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, the club announced Sunday, going with their dominant right-hander against his hometown team. asserted

club → start → team

Max Fried will start Game 2 and Gerrit Cole is lined up for Game 3. asserted

Cole → start → Game

Try it freeSchlittler, who finished the regular season with a 1.95 ERA, will be on his regular fifth day Tuesday. asserted

who → try → day

The Yankees debated giving him an extra day of rest, with the long season (and they hope a long October) in mind, but instead opted to pitch their best arm right out of the game. asserted

they → debate → game

Last year, Schlittler pitched the clinching Game 3 of the AL wild-card series against the Red Sox and then continued to shove against them this season, posting a 0.74 ERA in four starts. asserted

Schlittler → pitch → starts

During the regular season – when he racked up a career-high 193 2/3 innings – Schlittler pitched to a 2.21 ERA in 15 starts on four days’ rest and a 1.42 ERA in 14 starts on five days’ rest. asserted

Schlittler → rack → rest

Schlittler and Max Fried both threw bullpen sessions on a rainy Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, keeping them both in play to pitch Tuesday, before announcing their decision. asserted

Schlittler → throw → decision

Yankees tab Cam Schlittler to start Game 1 vs. Red Sox to open MLB playoffs

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