Cam Schlittler Pitched at His Childhood Home and the Fenway Heckling Wasn't Even Close to the Online Abuse

Cam Schlittler took the mound at Fenway Park on Thursday night pitching against the team he grew up rooting for, and yeah, Red Sox fans had some things to say. But after receiving death threats online ahead of the game, the actual in-person reception was nothing compared to what he deals with on social media.

The 25-year-old right-hander from Walpole, Massachusetts, who played college ball at Northeastern, dominated the Red Sox with eight innings of four-hit ball in the Yankees' 4-2 win. It was the final game of a three-game sweep that pushed New York's winning streak to six games.

A Pitcher Playing Against His Roots

Schlittler struck out five batters while walking just one, allowing two runs with only one earned. He finished his outing with 96 pitches, striking out Jarren Duran to end the eighth inning while his family and friends watched from the stands. The performance lowered his ERA to 1.77 on the season.

In a conversation with the New York Post before the game, Schlittler acknowledged the death threats he and his family had received. But when asked about the actual fan experience at Fenway, he kept it real: "There was a couple things but, again, Cody is out there with the camera, so I think that'll limit that. Not too bad. I think you overestimate how many genuine people are out there compared to online. So it's a good feeling. I had a lot of buddies out there watching."

The Numbers Back Up the Performance

This was Schlittler's longest outing in 20 regular-season starts for the season. He improved to 3-1 on the year. Yankees manager Aaron Boone praised the pitcher's composure: "He's got a great demeanor about him. He's very even keeled and very adaptable, but also competitive and very confident. All great traits."

It wasn't the first time Schlittler dominated Boston. He pitched eight shutout innings against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in last year's AL Wild Card Series.

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