Braves face Yankees with Chris Sale on the mound at Yankee Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Braves are set to take on the Yankees at Yankee Stadium today at 3:05 p.m. EDT. Chris Sale will pitch for Atlanta, having delivered dominant performances with a 2.08 ERA since joining the team. Gerrit Cole is starting for New York, showing a decline from his peak performance, with a 3.65 FIP this season. The matchup highlights contrasting trajectories, as both pitchers have Hall of Fame potential despite facing challenges in recent years.
- •Chris Sale holds a 2.08 ERA this season.
- •Gerrit Cole has a 3.65 FIP this year.
- •Game time is set for 3:05 p.m. EDT today.
- •The Braves recently acquired Tyler Mahle, who had a strong debut.
- •Both teams feature potential Hall of Famers on the mound.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Braves look to back Chris Sale in the Bronx
"The Braves have their most favorable pitching matchup of the series, with Chris Sale facing a post-prime Gerrit Cole.
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