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Sale Blazes 100+ MPH Again!
28 Aug
Summary
- Sale's 100+ mph pitch marks his first since 2018.
- He secured his fourth career shutout with 11 strikeouts.
- Sale lowered his ERA to 2.06, second-best in MLB.
Chris Sale showcased remarkable velocity on Thursday night, unleashing pitches exceeding 100 mph for the first time since 2018. This performance bolstered his National League Cy Young Award campaign.
Sale achieved his fourth career shutout and first since 2019, scattering five hits and striking out 11 batters. He previously recorded a shutout on June 5, 2019. This outing brought his ERA down to 2.06, the second-best mark in Major League Baseball.
Notably, Sale's potent pitching faced Shohei Ohtani twice, resulting in strikeouts. The veteran lefty's performance was crucial as the Braves, with limited relievers, secured a 1-0 win to sweep the Dodgers. Sale has allowed three runs or less in 23 of his 24 starts.
