New York Yankees vs Washington Nationals

New York Yankees at Washington Nationals (2026-07-11). Cam Schlittler vs Miles Mikolas at Nationals Park.

Starters — Cam Schlittler has been excellent with a 2.01 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 112 innings. He brings swing-and-miss stuff with 10.53 K/9, plus strong control at 1.69 BB/9 and a low 0.80 HR/9. Over his last three starts, he has allowed 7 earned runs in 17 innings, including an 8-inning, 1-earned-run outing with 8 strikeouts and no walks on July 6. The overall profile points to an upward trend. Miles Mikolas has a 5.78 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 90.1 innings. His 4.98 K/9 is modest, though he limits walks well at 1.89 BB/9. The main issue has been damage on contact, reflected in a 1.99 HR/9. In his last three starts, he has allowed 13 earned runs across 16.1 innings, giving up 7 earned runs on July 6 and 6 more on June 29 before a scoreless 3.1-inning outing on June 24. His recent form is labeled up, but the game log still shows volatility.

Teams — New York enters with a .740 OPS, 453 runs scored, a .237 team average, and a strong pitching base defined by a 3.40 team ERA and 1.19 WHIP. The recent 4-6 mark over the last 10 games suggests the club has not fully converted its underlying run prevention edge into short-term results. Washington has been more productive offensively by the raw season numbers, posting a .760 OPS, 511 runs, and a .251 average. The concern is on the mound, where the Nationals carry a 4.76 team ERA and 1.40 WHIP. Their 5-5 record over the last 10 games points to a more neutral recent stretch, but the gap between the two staffs remains a central handicap angle.