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Chris Sale credits Alex Cora for playoff drive with Braves

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:47 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Chris Sale credits Alex Cora for playoff drive with Braves

Summary

Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves attributed his strong playoff performance to lessons learned from former Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Sale mentioned that the all-hands-on-deck mentality he saw during the 2018 World Series run with Cora influences his approach as the Braves compete in October. Despite having pitched recently, Sale displayed effectiveness in relief, contributing to the Braves’ 6-2 win over the Phillies that clinched their Wild Card Series, and is scheduled to pitch against the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS. The Braves are currently in a series tied 1-1 with Los Angeles, following a bullpen game in the last matchup.

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•Chris Sale credits Alex Cora for shaping his playoff mentality.
•Sale recorded four outs in a postseason relief appearance.
•Braves eliminated Phillies 6-2 in Wild Card round.
•Sale is set to start against Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 3.
•Series with Dodgers currently tied 1-1.

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Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale credited former Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora with helping shape the all-hands-on-deck mentality driving him through Atlanta’s latest postseason run. Sale said the standard he learned during the Red Sox’s 2018 World Series championship run still resonates as the Braves battle through October . Cora also sent Sale a […] The post Braves ace Chris Sale reveals Alex Cora secret that’s driving him through playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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