Chris Sale pitches complete-game shutout as Braves sweep Dodgers
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Chris Sale delivered a complete-game shutout for the Atlanta Braves in their 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 27, 2026. Sale struck out 11 batters and allowed just five hits, achieving his first complete game in over seven years. The only run came from Drake Baldwin's leadoff homer. This victory solidified the Braves' five-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East and brought them within one game of the Dodgers in the race for the second seed in the NL bracket. Sale's performance lowered his season ERA to 2.06 and bolstered his candidacy for the Cy Young Award.
- •Chris Sale struck out 11 batters in the complete-game effort.
- •The Braves now hold a five-game lead in the NL East.
- •Drake Baldwin provided the only run with a leadoff home run.
- •Sale's ERA drops to 2.06 for the season following this start.
- •Braves are one game back of the Dodgers for the second NL playoff seed.
- 3:17 PMCBS MLB — Chris Sale makes Cy Young statement with complete-game shutout as Braves complete sweep of Dodgers
"The Braves gained significant ground on the Dodgers in the NL postseason picture
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