Braves face Brewers in pitching showdown featuring Sale and Misiorowski
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:53 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Atlanta Braves face the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday at American Family Field, opening a three-game series. The matchup features Braves ace Chris Sale, who is 12-8 with a 2.16 ERA, against Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, boasting a 12-5 record and 1.75 ERA. Milwaukee holds a strong 79-49 record, while Atlanta is 75-53, making this game significant for the National League race as the season approaches September. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET, and the game can be streamed on ESPN Unlimited.
- •Braves and Brewers start a three-game series on August 21, 2026.
- •Chris Sale (Braves) holds a 2.16 ERA over 129 innings.
- •Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers) has a 1.75 ERA across 139 innings.
- •Milwaukee's record stands at 79-49; Atlanta's is 75-53.
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Braves vs. Brewers: Sale vs Miz Live Stream, TV Channel
"Baseball fans will get one of the best pitching matchups of the season on Friday when the Atlanta Braves visit the Milwaukee Brewers to open a three-game series at American Family Field. The headline attraction is on the mound, where…
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