Chris Sale throws 100 mph fastball, shuts out Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:31 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
In a standout performance on August 28, Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves threw a 100.1 mph fastball against the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading to a 1-0 shutout victory. Sale, now 37 years old, struck out 11 batters and allowed only five hits, marking his first complete game since 2019. This performance reaffirms Sale's status as one of baseball's top pitchers, evidenced by his impressive ERA of 2.06 and consistency over recent starts. The victory was particularly emotional for Sale, as he dedicated the game to a family friend who recently passed away.
- •Sale achieved a complete game shutout for the first time since 2019.
- •He struck out Shohei Ohtani twice during the game.
- •This marks Sale's first triple-digit pitch since July 2018.
- •He is the oldest pitcher to shut out the Dodgers since 1987.
- 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Braves’ Sale Turns Back Clock With 100 MPH Fastball
"Chris Sale threw a 100.1 mph fastball at age 37 to shut out the Dodgers. The stats prove he is still the best pitcher in baseball right now.
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