Sale’s Dominance Powers Braves | Atlanta Braves News

Spencer Schwellenbach’s latest injury hits hard, but Chris Sale is lighting up the mound—60 strikeouts in seven starts, sparking Hall of Fame chatter and crediting his son for a career-defining moment. While Sale may not win Cy Young, his dominance is undeniable, giving Atlanta a massive edge in any series where he pitches. Even with weaker rotation support, Sale’s elite form can carry the team. The real test? Can backups like Perez or Mahle rise when Sale’s unavailable? Meanwhile, Paul Skenes is trending upward, hitting 98.6 mph and showing signs of breakthrough—next up: the Giants. Sometimes, all it takes is time to find your rhythm. 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/42399122181da4f0