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Braves Counter Phillies With Sale vs Sánchez Pitching Duel

9/5/2026

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The Atlanta Braves start the series against the Philadelphia Phillies with Chris Sale pitching on Friday, Sept. 4.
Philadelphia counters by starting 2024 Cy Young winner Cristopher Sánchez the same day.
Braves rely on Martín Pérez, Tyler Mahle (2.87 FIP) and Bryce Elder to support Sale amid pitcher injuries.
Phillies plan Zack Wheeler on Saturday and Jesus Luzardo on Monday, each striking out over ten batters per game.

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The Atlanta Braves start the series against the Philadelphia Phillies with Chris Sale pitching on Friday, Sept. 4.
Philadelphia counters by starting 2024 Cy Young winner Cristopher Sánchez the same day.
Braves rely on Martín Pérez, Tyler Mahle (2.87 FIP) and Bryce Elder to support Sale amid pitcher injuries.
Phillies plan Zack Wheeler on Saturday and Jesus Luzardo on Monday, each striking out over ten batters per game.