The Yankees commit three errors in the first inning of ALDS Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Rays, putting New York in an early deficit. Cam Schlittler, the Yankees’ ace, is on the mound as the defensive miscues create scoring opportunities for Tampa Bay.
Despite the sloppiness, the Yankees keep the damage limited. Multiple accounts describe a late-nearly scoring moment beyond the three errors, but Schlittler helps prevent further runs from coming in. Tampa Bay scores once in the inning while Schlittler remains in control enough to limit the impact of the early frame.
Yahoo Sports and the AP account (carried by Yahoo and referenced by the Winnipeg Free Press) emphasize the same sequence: the first inning is marred by three Yankees errors, the game remains competitive, and Schlittler’s ability to “steady” the situation is central. The differing emphasis is mainly on how much the errors affect pitching rhythm—one report notes a high early pitch count—while all sources agree on the errors, the one-run outcome for Tampa Bay in the inning, and Schlittler’s response.
