Yankees rally past Angels in 10th as Cam Schlittler dazzles
Cam Schlittler’s eight-inning gem and a four-run 10th lifted the Yankees to a 6-3 extra-innings win over the Angels in Anaheim and Reid Detmers’ strong start.
Cam Schlittler allowed one run and two hits over eight innings while striking out nine and walking none, and the Yankees rally in the 10th produced four runs to secure a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in Anaheim. New York pushed across the decisive runs after loading the bases with one out, capitalizing on a sequence of clutch singles. The victory was sealed despite a two-run homer by Moisés Ballesteros in the bottom of the 10th.
Schlittler’s eight-inning dominance
Schlittler was nearly untouchable through the majority of his start, retiring 20 of the first 21 batters he faced and allowing only a soft single in the second inning. He finished with nine strikeouts and no walks, reinforcing his standing as one of the American League’s most consistent starters.
The outing marked Schlittler’s 19th start this season in which he surrendered one or no runs, a franchise record that moves him past past greats who had previously held the mark. His efficient performance kept the Yankees in position to take advantage late in the game.
Yankees rally explodes in 10th
New York set the table in extra innings when Jose Caballero delivered a run-scoring single and an automatic runner held at third, followed by a walk to Jazz Chisholm Jr. that loaded the bases. After an inning-ending popout, the Yankees erupted: Austin Wells opened the damage with a two-run single and was followed by RBI hits from Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham and Ben Rice.
The cluster of two-out hits against reliever Luke Murphy produced a sudden 6-1 lead and forced the Angels into a desperate response in the bottom half. The sequence underlined how small-ball pressure and timely contact can quickly overturn a tight pitching duel.
Detmers turns in strong start for Angels
Reid Detmers matched Schlittler with his own quality outing, allowing one run on six hits across seven innings while striking out eight and issuing no walks. His performance continued an impressive run of form since the All-Star break, during which his ERA has dropped to eye-catching levels.
Detmers’ lone earned run came on an RBI double by Amed Rosario in the fourth inning, and he kept New York’s offense largely in check until the late-inning rally. The Angels received a high-quality starter but could not find enough offense to overcome the 10th-inning surge.
Bullpen swings and late damage
David Bednar worked a scoreless ninth and recorded three strikeouts to earn the win, preserving the tie and handing the game over to the New York bullpen in extras. Michael Fulmer was on the bump in the 10th for the Yankees and surrendered a two-run homer to Moisés Ballesteros, but the earlier support had already built a cushion.
Luke Murphy was charged with the loss after the sequence of RBI singles that turned a one-run game into a multi-run deficit. The contrasting bullpen moments — Bednar’s clean ninth and Murphy’s tough 10th — underscored the thin margins in extra-inning play.
On-field scare interrupts sixth inning
The game was paused briefly in the sixth inning after a 79.5-mph line drive struck a photographer in the head in the first-base camera well. The photographer was able to walk to a medical vehicle and shook hands with Ben Rice before being taken for further evaluation, bringing an anxious moment to a lively contest.
Play resumed after roughly a 10-minute delay, and both benches appeared to refocus quickly on the competitive matchup. The incident served as a reminder of the risks posed by projectiles around the field and the rapid medical response protocols now in place at major-league venues.
Series implications and upcoming pitching matchups
The win gives the Yankees an extra-inning triumph to carry forward as they travel, while the Angels drop a hard-fought game despite a strong start from Detmers. Both clubs will turn their attention to upcoming scheduled pitching matchups as they continue through the regular-season stretch.
The teams announced rotation plans for Friday, with New York listing a left-hander and opponents lining up their respective starters for the next slate of games. Managers emphasized the need to bounce back quickly and maintain rotation stability as the season progresses.
The Yankees leave Anaheim with a 6-3 victory that showcased Schlittler’s continued excellence and the offense’s ability to deliver in high-leverage moments, while the Angels will look to convert similar quality starting pitching into more consistent run support.
