Cam Schlittler is quickly becoming the Yankees' most reliable arm, and Friday night at Citi Field was another showcase of his big-game mentality. The young right-hander improved to 6-1 with an MLB-best 1.35 ERA, leading New York to a 5-2 victory over the Mets in a packed Subway Series showdown.

Schlittler thrives under pressure, and he proved it once again. "You're going to be a little extra locked in for situations like this," he said after his first career Subway Series start. The energy was electric, with a loud contingent of Yankees fans making their presence felt despite being across town. It was reminiscent of his playoff gem last October against the Red Sox, where he struck out 12 over eight scoreless innings in a Wild Card Series elimination game. "I think you can notice when I get a little bit extra locked in," Schlittler added.

Through six innings, Schlittler was nearly untouchable, taking a one-hit shutout into the seventh. The only blemish came when Juan Soto crushed a leadoff homer on an 0-2 fastball, but by then, the Yankees had already built a comfortable 4-0 cushion. The offense came alive with two-out RBI hits from Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. in a three-run third inning off former Yankee Clay Holmes, followed by Spencer Jones' RBI single in the fifth.

The win snapped a rough stretch for New York, giving them just their second victory in seven games. "There was a lot of buzz around tonight," Schlittler said. "Great atmosphere and it was good to get a win."

For a team looking to find its footing, Schlittler is proving to be the steady anchor they need—a pitcher who not only delivers results but elevates his game when the stakes are highest. Whether it's October or a Friday night in Queens, he's showing he's built for the big moments.