Chris Sale shuts out Dodgers as Braves win 1-0 in Atlanta
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Chris Sale pitched a complete game shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 1-0 victory on August 27, 2026. The game was decided early when Braves leadoff hitter Drake Baldwin homered on the first pitch from Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Both pitchers excelled, but Sale's performance, including 11 strikeouts, ultimately secured the win for Atlanta. The Dodgers' batters struggled to capitalize on opportunities, with Mookie Betts reaching base but unable to score. The teams will meet again on August 28, 2026, for another matchup.
- •Chris Sale delivered a complete game shutout with 11 strikeouts.
- •Drake Baldwin hit a leadoff home run to give Braves an early lead.
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched well but took the loss for the Dodgers.
- •Mookie Betts had a double but was left stranded on base.
- •The two teams will face off again on August 28, 2026.
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — No runs on Sale, Dodgers leave Atlanta with empty pockets
"Unable to score a run off Chris Sale at the top of his game, the Dodgers were outdone by the Braves in a battle of aces
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