Braves face decision on Chris Sale ahead of NLDS Game 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 12:58 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Atlanta Braves must decide whether to start Chris Sale in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Sale has pitched well this postseason, but the Braves are considering holding him for Game 3 to ensure he can start again if needed. Dodgers players expect to see Sale in the series, emphasizing he is their best pitcher. The Braves risk facing elimination games without utilizing Sale, who has a 2.16 ERA this season and has performed well against the Dodgers. Atlanta manager Walt Weiss will evaluate Sale's readiness before making the final decision.
- •Braves contemplate starting Chris Sale in Game 2 on October 4.
- •Sale has a 2.16 ERA this season and strong performance against Dodgers.
- •Dodgers anticipate facing Sale, regardless of his starting role.
- •Weiss to assess Sale's condition before finalizing pitching strategy.
- •Braves risk elimination without using their top pitcher early.
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Shaikin: Dodgers are forcing Braves to make tough decision about Chris Sale
"The Dodgers are expecting to see Chris Sale at least twice in the NLDS, but will the Atlanta Braves start him in Game 2 or save him for Game 3?
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