That's the Cam Schlittler we're used to seeing.

On Monday, the New York Yankees ace got back on track after having his worst start of an All-Star season in his last outing, going eight innings in a pivotal division win over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays, 5-1.

Schlittler allowed three hits and one earned run while striking out seven batters, pulling the Yankees (50-40), who entered 1-9 in their last 10 games, three behind the Rays (52-36) for the AL's best record.

Cam Schlittler reverts to All-Star form in exceptional start vs. Rays

Schlittler, who made his MLB debut nearly a year ago on Jul. 9, 2025, celebrated his first All-Star nod in style after a disastrous start on Jun. 30 against the Detroit Tigers, who tagged him for a career-high six earned runs in four innings — a season low.

The 2022 seventh-rounder was sharp against Tampa, with seven of his eight strikeouts coming via swinging strikes on his electrifying four-seamer. Schlittler led off the second by sending centerfielder Cedric Mullins down on three pitches, the last a 98 mph fastball up in the zone.

The eight innings were tied for his most in a start this season, and Schlittler eclipsed 100 pitches for the fourth time to further solidify himself as New York's workhorse. His dominant outing couldn't have come at a more perfect time, either, with the Yankees entering Monday reeling, losing their last three series and going 3-12 since Jun. 20, when they led the AL East by three games.

Schlittler held things down as New York continued to be aimless at the plate, failing to record a hit until shortstop Jose Caballero's three-run home run in the top of the fifth. Overall, the Yanks batted 3-for-30 with 17 strikeouts, becoming just the fifth team in Stathead's database to win a game with 17 or more strikeouts and three or fewer hits.