Cam Schlittler, Yankees Eye First Braves Series Sweep Since 2015

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Cam Schlittler, Yankees Eye First Braves Series Sweep Since 2015

Cam Schlittler and the Yankees can complete their first series sweep of the Braves since 2015 on Sunday. The rookie right-hander owns a 2.26 ERA entering the finale, while Atlanta needs a win to avoid being swept. New York won the first two games, 5-4 and 5-4, putting Schlittler in position to finish the job Sunday afternoon in the finale.

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