Chris Sale pitches complete-game shutout in Braves' win over Dodgers
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Chris Sale led the Atlanta Braves to a 1-0 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 27, securing a complete-game shutout. Sale struck out 11 batters and did not walk anyone, allowing just five hits throughout the game. This impressive performance marks Sale's fourth career shutout and helps the Braves complete a series sweep against the two-time defending World Series champions. Sale's season ERA dropped to 2.06, positioning him as a strong candidate for National League CY Young consideration.
- •Sale completed the game without allowing a run.
- •The Braves accomplished a series sweep over the Dodgers.
- •Sale's 11 strikeouts contributed to his dominant performance.
- •The game was held at Truist Park in Atlanta.
- •Sale's ERA for the season now stands at 2.06.
- 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Braves Manager Makes ‘Special’ Chris Sale Statement Following Dodgers Sweep
- 6:08 AMYahoo Sports — Braves’ Chris Sale Sends Hilarious 3-Word Message After Dodgers Game
"Thursday night belonged to Chris Sale in the Atlanta Braves series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sale twirled a complete-game shutout, and ATL defeated the Dodgers 1-0 to complete the series sweep against the back-to-back World Series champs. It was Sale’s fourth shutout in his career, as he struck out 11 batters, did not […] The post Braves’ Chris Sale Sends Hilarious 3-Word Message After Dodgers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Atlanta Braves completed their three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on the back of Chris Sale. Sale threw a 109-pitch shutout, making a leadoff homer by his batterymate, Drake Baldwin, stand in a 1-0 win.“I was talking about how the Hall of Famers are just different, and that’s a perfect example right there,” […] The post Braves Manager Makes ‘Special’ Chris Sale Statement Following Dodgers Sweep appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 6:44 AMBraves Manager Makes ‘Special’ Chris Sale Statement Following Dodgers Sweep
The Atlanta Braves completed their three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on the back of Chris Sale. Sale threw a 109-pitch shutout, making a leadoff homer by his batterymate, Drake Baldwin, stand in a 1-0 win.“I was talking about how the Hall of Famers are just different, and that’s a perfect example right there,” […] The post Braves Manager Makes ‘Special’ Chris Sale Statement Following Dodgers Sweep appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 6:08 AMBraves’ Chris Sale Sends Hilarious 3-Word Message After Dodgers Game
Thursday night belonged to Chris Sale in the Atlanta Braves series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sale twirled a complete-game shutout, and ATL defeated the Dodgers 1-0 to complete the series sweep against the back-to-back World Series champs. It was Sale’s fourth shutout in his career, as he struck out 11 batters, did not […] The post Braves’ Chris Sale Sends Hilarious 3-Word Message After Dodgers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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