Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler ties Walter Johnson’s 1913 milestone

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

He allowed two hits in six innings, struck out six and held the Milwaukee Brewers scoreless in his outing. However, the Yankees fell to the Brewers, 4-3, in 10 innings.

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However, Schlittler achieved a feat 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 below 1.50 in his first nine starts of the year. He is the first pitcher to reach that benchmark since Walter Johnson did so in 1913, according to Opta Stats.

Schlittler has 59 strikeouts, nine walks, one homer given up and a 1.35 ERA.

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Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees heads to the dugout during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee on May 9, 2026. (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 stayed in the game after being drilled 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 a home run off Brent Headrick. Camilo Doval allowed the tying run and Fernando Cruz allowed the final two runs.

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 is sprayed by teammates Jackson Chourio and Garrett Mitchell after a baseball game against the New York Yankees in Milwaukee on May 9, 2026. (Aaron Gash/AP)

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