Chris Sale Leads Braves to Crucial Win | Atlanta Braves News

Chris Sale delivered a masterclass on the mound, firing six sharp innings with seven strikeouts and just two earned runs to lead the Braves to a 5-2 win over the Phillies — extending Atlanta’s NL East lead to five games with 21 to play. At 37, Sale joins an elite club of pitchers with a 2.10 ERA or better through their first 25 starts at that age, alongside legends like Clemens and Verlander. His stellar season stats — 14-9, 2.10 ERA, 184 Ks — continue to shine as the Braves (84-57) sit tied for second in the NL with the Dodgers, holding the tiebreaker for a coveted first-round playoff bye. This victory underscores Sale’s clutch role and the Braves’ momentum as they race toward postseason glory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1bb5c14dd9c5c1df