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Sale Shines, Braves Beat Phillies 3-1
20 Apr
Summary
- Chris Sale pitched seven strong innings, striking out seven batters.
- Atlanta secured a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia thanks to timely hitting.
- A debut home run by Felix Reyes was not enough for the Phillies.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale delivered a dominant performance on Saturday night, outdueling Philadelphia Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez. Sale struck out seven batters over seven innings, allowing only five hits and one walk. The Braves secured a 3-1 victory, extending their winning streak to four games and their recent record to eight wins in ten.
Atlanta's offense, though limited, capitalized on a critical error in the third inning. After loading the bases with two outs, an error by second baseman Edmundo Sosa allowed the tying run to score. Mauricio Dubón followed with a clutch two-run single, giving the Braves a lead they would not relinquish.
For the Phillies, the loss was compounded by Felix Reyes' solo home run in his major league debut. The blast in the second inning marked a rare highlight for Philadelphia, who have now lost nine of their last twelve games. The team also placed closer Jhoan Duran on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
