Schlittler shuts down Red Sox as Yankees advance to ALDS

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NEW YORK -- Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight dominant innings and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-0 on Thursday night to win their AL Wild Card Series in a deciding third game.

Taking his place in Yankees-Red Sox rivalry lore, the 24-year-old Schlittler overpowered Boston with 100 mph heat in his 15th major league start and pitched New York into a best-of-five division series against American League East champion Toronto beginning Saturday.

"A star is born tonight. He's a special kid, man," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "He is not afraid. He expects this."

Amed Rosario and Anthony Volpe each had an RBI single in a four-run fourth…