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Dodgers face Braves with Sale and Yamamoto starting Thursday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:10 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Dodgers face Braves with Sale and Yamamoto starting Thursday

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Atlanta Braves in the series finale at Truist Park on Thursday at 4:15 p.m. PT. The matchup features pitchers Chris Sale and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, both among the top in the National League for ERA this season. Sale holds a 2.20 ERA, while Yamamoto follows with a 2.61 mark. Both pitchers have been effective recently, with each allowing only nine runs in their last six starts. The Dodgers previously managed three runs against Sale in their last meeting on May 8.

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By the Numbers

•Yamamoto and Sale are top pitchers in ERA rankings.
•Yamamoto averages 6.59 innings per start.
•Sale has 49 strikeouts and three walks since the All-Star break.
•Game starts at 4:15 p.m. PT at Truist Park.
•Dodgers scored three runs against Sale in May.

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What they're saying

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The series finale between the Dodgers and Atlanta Braves features a wonderful pitching matchup, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale on the mound on Thursday night at Truist Park. Sale (2.20) and Yamamoto (2.61) are second and third in the National League in ERA, with Yamamoto (3.03) third and Sale (3.06) fourth in xERA. Yamamoto […]
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