Aaron Boone instills faith in Schlittler ahead of ALDS Game 2 start

During his conversation with the media ahead of Game 2 on Monday , the Yankees' skipper responded to comments about Schlittler's confidence when the lights are brightest. The Division Series was a bit bumpier for him in 2025 than the Wild Card Series showdown with Boston, so he'll look to put that behind him. The 25-year-old righty will be making his second career ALDS start and will look to continue his current postseason hot streak as New York faces Tampa Bay.

"You never know a result is going to be in a given game, but he's certainly equipped to handle it," Boone stated. "He's got a ton of confidence and is fearless in these spots."

During his previous postseason outing, Schlittler barred the Red Sox offense from gaining an edge in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series, throwing six and a third scoreless innings and racking up 10 strikeouts. It's no surprise that he showed up and shelled out, following the discourse behind his rivalry with New England fans and media outlets.