Braves prepare for Game 3 with Chris Sale on the mound
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Atlanta Braves face the defending champions in Game 3 of the NLDS on October 1. The series is tied 1-1 after the Braves' strategy allowed their top starters to rest. Chris Sale takes the mound for the Braves in a crucial matchup. Matt Olson has been named a finalist for the Hank Aaron Award, with expectations for Ronald Acuña Jr. to contribute significantly as the series progresses.
- •Game 3 of the NLDS takes place at Truist Park in Atlanta.
- •Series is currently tied 1-1.
- •Chris Sale will start for the Braves in Game 3.
- •Matt Olson is a finalist for the Hank Aaron Award.
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. expected to play a pivotal role.
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Braves News: Chris Sale Takes Mound in Game 3, Matt Olson Hank Aaron Award Finalist, More
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