When the Yankees released Marcus Stroman last week, they did more than cut ties with a struggling veteran .

They also demonstrated a show of faith in rookie starter Cam Schlittler , choosing to move forward with the flame-throwing right-hander in their rotation despite his lack of MLB experience.

Schlittler continued to reward that faith on Friday night in the Bronx.

In his fifth career start, the 24-year-old Schlittler limited the American League West-leading Houston Astros to two runs over five innings, taking a no-decision in the Yankees’ 5-3 loss in 10 innings.

Jose Altuve tagged Schlittler for a two-run home run in the top of the first, but Schlittler bounced back to keep Houston off the board from there.

Armed with a fastball he dialed up to 99.7 mph, Schlittler worked a

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