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Chris Sale Shines in Return as Braves Lose to Phillies in 10

The left-hander returned from a fractured rib for his first start since June.

Overview

  • Atlanta activated the reigning NL Cy Young winner from the 60-day injured list earlier Saturday after a three-start rehab assignment.
  • Sale delivered 6 innings of one-run ball with 9 strikeouts, 1 walk and 78 pitches in his first outing back.
  • Philadelphia won 3-2 in 10 innings, with Trea Turner stroking a two-run single to end it.
  • To open a roster spot, the Braves optioned right-hander Nathan Wiles to Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • Before the injury on June 18, Sale had a 5-4 record with a 2.52 ERA and 114 strikeouts over 89 1/3 innings this season.