Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler grew up a Red Sox fan in Massachusetts — then became the Yankee who ended their season.
In a heartfelt social media post this week, the pitcher reflected on his Boston roots, his loyalty to New York, and the backlash that followed his dominant Game 3 masterpiece.
“I love the city of New York because there’s no organization or fan base I’d rather be a part of. I feed off those high and demanding expectations,” Schlittler wrote in a X/Twitter post . “It’s something I learned growing up around the Boston area. There’s that blue-collar mentality back home, where success only comes through hard work and dedication. That’s the Boston mindset: growing up in a proud city surrounded by championships. I feel that same sense of pride here in New York and am eager

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