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Sale Shines as Braves Dominate Rangers 15-1
18 Jul
Summary
- Chris Sale pitched seven dominant innings, allowing only two hits and striking out his 2,700th batter.
- The Atlanta lineup exploded for 19 hits in their commanding 15-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
- The Braves began the second half of the season with a powerful offensive and pitching performance.
The Atlanta Braves commenced the second half of their 2026 campaign with an emphatic 15-1 triumph against the Texas Rangers. Chris Sale was the standout performer on the mound, pitching seven scoreless innings. He allowed just two hits and achieved a significant career milestone by recording his 2,700th strikeout.
The Braves' offense demonstrated exceptional power, accumulating 19 hits throughout the game. Even less experienced players contributed, with Victor Mederos recording a single. The team's strong offensive and pitching display highlights their readiness for the latter part of the season.
In other team news, the rehab assignments for Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim have been moved to Triple-A Gwinnett. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals placed JoJo Romero on the injured list with appendicitis. The New York Mets also mourned the passing of their All-Star, Ron Hunt, at 85.
Additionally, Walt Weiss provided an update on injured pitchers Spencer Schwellenbach and Spencer Strider. Fans can cast their votes for the Braves Player of the Game.
