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Chris Sale Shuts Out Dodgers as Braves Sweep

8/28/2026

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Sale Shutout

Chris Sale threw a complete-game shutout as the Braves beat the Dodgers 1-0.
At 37 years, 150 days, Sale joined a six-man club with 10+ K, no-walk shutouts, throwing 100.1 mph, his fastest since 2018.
The win completed a three-game sweep, the Braves’ first over the Dodgers since May 2013.
It left Atlanta one game behind the Dodgers for a top-two NL seed.

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Murphy Homers

Manager Walt Weiss announced that reliever Robert Suarez will start bullpen work next week, aiming for a mid-September return.
The Braves claimed right-hander Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Sean Murphy recorded three hits, including a home run, as the Braves beat the Dodgers 6-5.

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Sale Shutout

Chris Sale threw a complete-game shutout as the Braves beat the Dodgers 1-0.
At 37 years, 150 days, Sale joined a six-man club with 10+ K, no-walk shutouts, throwing 100.1 mph, his fastest since 2018.
The win completed a three-game sweep, the Braves’ first over the Dodgers since May 2013.
It left Atlanta one game behind the Dodgers for a top-two NL seed.

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