NEW YORK –The New York Yankees notched their seventh straight win with a 6-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon, and rookie starter Cam Schlittler enjoyed the kind of outing that could serve as the perfect precursor to a potential October breakout.

Schlittler tossed seven innings of scoreless baseball, struck out nine batters, and only surrendered two hits and one walk as he picked up the win. The 24-year-old showcased a stellar fastball while mixing in effective sinkers, curveballs, and cutters. He generated 13 total whiffs, with nine of them coming by way of his fastball. The former seventh-round pick has embraced the pressure that accompanies late-season situations.

“I think it locks me in a little bit more,” Schlittler said after the game. “I enjoy everythin

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