Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler matches Walter Johnson’s 1913 milestone

New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is off to a hot start to the 2026 season.

He allowed two hits in six innings, striking out six and holding the Milwaukee Brewers scoreless during this outing. However, the Yankees lost to the Brewers, 4-3, in 10 innings.

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Yet Schlittler achieved success not seen in more than 100 years.

He reached at least 50 strikeouts on the year, with fewer than 10 walks, no more than one home run allowed, and an ERA of less than 1.50 in his first nine starts of the year. He became the first pitcher to hit that benchmark since Walter Johnson did it in 1913, according to Opta Stats.

Schlittler has 59 strikeouts, nine walks, one home run and an ERA of 1.35.

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Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 9, 2026 in Milwaukee. (Aaron Gash/AP)

“He’s a stud,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. via MLB.com. “He’s just a great competitor and obviously a great pitcher. … He settled in and obviously threw a great pitch.”

Schlittler also remained in the game after being penetrated by a 108.5 mph liner in the first inning.

The Brewers were down 2-0 when Schlittler left the game. Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers cut the lead in half with Brent Headrick’s point shot. Camilo Doval allowed the tying run and Fernando Cruz allowed the final two rounds.

Brewers catcher William Contreras was 2-for-4 with two RBIs in the win. His sacrifice fly in the 10th inning scored Luis Rengifo.

William Contreras of the Milwaukee Brewers gets wet by teammates Jackson Chourio and Garrett Mitchell after a baseball game against the New York Yankees on May 9, 2026 in Milwaukee. (Aaron Gash/AP)

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Milwaukee improved to 21-16 and New York fell to 26-14.