Alright, strap in, because Yankees ace Cam Schlittler just dropped a straight-up bomb on the Tampa Bay Rays ahead of ALDS Game 1. He practically told reporters that Tropicana Field is gonna feel like a home game for the Yankees, and you know that kind of talk is going straight to the locker room bulletin board.
Schlittler’s Shade: “To an Extent, Kind of Playing at Home”
The dude didn’t hold back when asked about playing in the Rays’ home park. Schlittler straight-up said, “I wouldn’t say there’s really too much of an away crowd here. I expect there to be a lot of Yankees fans. In some ways, you are, to an extent, kind of playing at home. I feel like the guys are excited to have that atmosphere here.” Can you believe the audacity? This isn’t just a slight, it’s a full-on challenge. While the Rays are the AL East champs and the top seed in the American League, hosting the first two games, Schlittler is basically saying their home-field advantage is a myth. Talk about turning up the heat before a single pitch is thrown.
The Stakes: ALDS Game 1 Kicks Off Saturday
The Rays are set to host the Yankees for Game 1 on Saturday, then again for Game 2 on Monday. After that, the series shifts back to Yankee Stadium for Game 3. This isn’t just another regular season game, folks, this is the ALDS, and Schlittler just poured gasoline on the fire. You gotta wonder how the Rays will respond to being called out like that on their own turf. It’s not just a game anymore, it’s personal.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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