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Chris Sale earns National League Pitcher of the Month honors for July

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 3:47 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

Chris Sale earns National League Pitcher of the Month honors for July
Summary

Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves has been named the National League Pitcher of the Month for July. During this period, Sale recorded a 2.00 ERA across five starts, totaling 27 innings pitched with 34 strikeouts. His notable performances included three scoreless starts, highlighted by seven innings against the Texas Rangers and six innings in a doubleheader at Citi Field. This marks the sixth time in Sale's career and the second time this season that he has received this accolade. The Braves continue to rely on Sale's strong pitching as the season progresses.

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  • •Sale posted three scoreless starts in July.
  • •He recorded 34 strikeouts with a 2.00 ERA.
  • •The Braves won four of his five starts during the month.
  • •This is Sale's sixth career Pitcher of the Month award.
  • •He previously won this honor with the White Sox and the Red Sox.
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  • 3:47 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Sale named as National League Pitcher of the Month for July
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For the sixth time in his career, Chris Sale is the Pitcher of the Month in his respective league

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