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Chris Sale Throws 1-0 Complete-Game Shutout vs Dodgers

8/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chris Sale threw a complete-game shutout in a 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sale struck out 11, allowed five hits, issued no walks, threw 109 pitches.
His fastball reached 100.1 mph, the first triple-digit speed since July 6 2018.
The shutout, his fourth career and first since 2019, lowered his ERA to 2.06.
Atlanta improved to 79-55, pulling within one game of the Dodgers for an NL first-round bye.

History

Historical Context

On September 24 2010, Cincinnati Reds reliever Aroldis Chapman threw a 105.1 mph fastball to Tony Gwynn Jr., the fastest pitch recorded in MLB and later validated by Statcast. The milestone sparked a league-wide emphasis on ultra-fast arms, a trend underscored when Jordan Hicks matched the speed in 2018, reshaping scouting and bullpen construction for teams.

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Story summary

Chris Sale threw a complete-game shutout in a 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sale struck out 11, allowed five hits, issued no walks, threw 109 pitches.
His fastball reached 100.1 mph, the first triple-digit speed since July 6 2018.
The shutout, his fourth career and first since 2019, lowered his ERA to 2.06.
Atlanta improved to 79-55, pulling within one game of the Dodgers for an NL first-round bye.

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