Chris Sale Pitches Shutout as Braves Sweep Dodgers 1-0
In Atlanta, Chris Sale delivered an 11-strikeout, five-hit shutout as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0, completing a three-game sweep. Drake Baldwin's leadoff home run was the game's sole run, with Sale earning his 17th career complete…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 27, 2026 —
In a decisive performance at Atlanta, pitcher Chris Sale led the Atlanta Braves to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, securing a three-game series sweep. Sale was instrumental in the win, delivering an 11-strikeout, five-hit shutout that silenced the Dodgers’ offense. This marks Sale’s 17th career complete game.
The game’s only run was scored early by the Braves when Drake Baldwin hit a leadoff home run. This single hit proved to be the decisive factor in the low-scoring affair. The Dodgers were unable to mount a response against Sale’s dominant pitching throughout the contest.
The Atlanta Braves’ victory closed out the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the Braves claiming all three games. Sale’s performance capped off a successful weekend for the Braves at home.
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