Braves fall short despite strong outing from Chris Sale against Brewers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Braves lost 2-1 to the Brewers at American Family Field on August 21. Chris Sale pitched six innings, allowing two runs in the third before shutting down Milwaukee’s offense. Atlanta’s bats struggled against Jacob Misiorowski, who provided six shutout innings. Ronald Acuña Jr. made a standout defensive play, but the Braves only managed a late run in the eighth and left the bases loaded. The loss extends Atlanta's skid to four in five games.
- •Chris Sale gives up two runs over six innings.
- •Braves score only one run, coming in the eighth inning.
- •Misiorowski shuts out Atlanta for six innings.
- •Acuña records a key defensive out at second base.
- •Braves have lost four of their last five games.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Braves Waste a Strong Outing From Ace in Tough Loss
"Chris Sale didn't dominate the Brewers, but his six innings of two-run ball show he can still win big games for the Braves.
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