SAN FRANCISCO — The only thing that could stop Cam Schlittler on Friday afternoon was not even wearing a Giants uniform. 

Because the way he was throwing, the Yankees right-hander just might have finished off a masterpiece all by himself had he not been on a limited pitch count. Instead, he settled for pitching the first 5 ¹/₃ one-hit innings in downright dominant fashion and then watched the bullpen follow his lead — just as he followed Max Fried’s from Opening Day. 

Schlittler and four relievers combined for a one-hit shutout, while Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton provided the offense with their first home run each, as the Yankees cruised to a 3-0 win over the Giants on a beautiful Friday afternoon at sold-out Oracle Park. 

After Fried and the bullpen combined for a three-hit shutout in the season opener Wednesday, Schlittler & Co. did them one better Friday, marking the first time in franchise history the Yankees have started the season by pitching back-to-back shutouts. 

“To see Max go out there on Opening Night and do something special and then Cam up here following it up with a one-hit performance — the boys have been putting in their work in the offseason, that’s for sure,” Judge said. 

Cam Schlittler of the New York Yankees pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Oracle Park on March 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Getty Images

Fernando Cruz, Tim Hill, Camilo Doval and David Bednar finished off Friday’s gem as the Yankees became the first team ever to hold an opponent scoreless and limit them to five or fewer hits through the first two games of a season. 

“Obviously, Max was great [Wednesday], bullpen was great [Wednesday], bullpen was electric today as well,” said Schlittler, who struck out eight. “So I’m really excited for Will [Warren] to get going [Saturday] and get the sweep.” 

Schlittler was untouchable, offering a potential preview of big things to come in his sophomore season as he recorded the first 16 outs on 68 pitches. He had a pitch count of 70 because he was not fully built up leaving camp after back inflammation had slowed him early in spring training, though that did little to affect his sharpness. 

“Nothing I can do about it, it’s out of my control,” Schlittler said of the limited pitch count. “Partially my fault, dealing with that little bit of a setback. But again, keep building from this week to next week and then hopefully get up to 90 pitches in a couple starts.” 

The only Giant to reach base against Schlittler was Heliot Ramos, who slashed a two-out double the other way in the second inning. The Giants only had two more base runners the rest of the way, on a walk by Cruz in the seventh and another from Bednar in the ninth. 

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) tosses his bat after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The 25-year-old Schlittler came out pounding the strike zone, including a 10-pitch, 10-strike first inning with an assist from Austin Wells, who had the only ball turned into strike three via an ABS challenge. That helped keep his pitch count in check and he turned on cruise control from there. 

“Just right where he left off last year,” Judge said, referring to Schlittler’s historic performance against the Red Sox in the AL wild-card series. “It’s impressive. He’s got the 100 mph fastball, but the feel for the offspeed and filling up the zone, especially with the defense we have, it’s going to be big-time for him.” 

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Judge and Stanton, meanwhile, took care of the run support as the Yankees improved to 53-7 when both go deep. 

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (right) celebrates with third base/outfield coach Luis Rojas (67) while rounding the bases after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Judge was the only Yankee without a hit in their 7-0 win Wednesday, and entered the sixth inning Friday 0-for-7 with five strikeouts. But after challenging Robbie Ray’s 1-0 strike and turning it into a ball, Judge worked a full count and then clobbered a moonshot down the left field line for a two-run, 405-foot shot that gave the Yankees a lead. 

Two batters later, Stanton crushed a 414-foot homer to stay hot in the early going and ensure the Yankees will go for the sweep Saturday. 

“[Judge] didn’t play the way he wanted to [Wednesday], but he looked great today,” Schlittler said. “I had no doubt that he was going to go do something like that today.”