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Tolle K's 7, but Red Sox's home woes continue after bullpen struggles

Amped up to face one of his heroes in Chris Sale, Red Sox rookie lefty Payton Tolle came out firing (26 pitches in the first two innings), but couldn’t quite sustain it. However, the enticing matchup between the phenom and the legend essentially wound up as a draw.

Braves' Chris Sale: Strikes out eight in victory

Strikes out eight in victory

He may not have been at his best, but Chris Sale still handled his business for the Braves

With Sale pitching five solid innings without his best command, the Braves slammed the reeling Sox, in a Fenway Park matinee on Thursday.
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Chris Sale explains how he was shocked over Alex Cora news

Chris Sale explains how he was 'shocked' over Alex Cora news

Chris Sale thought Braves were crazy to trade for him -- now the only crazy part is how well it's worked out

Sale joked that Braves exec Alex Anthopoulos should have been drug tested after he dealt for the Cy Young-winning lefty three years ago

Red Sox lineup: Former Boston ace will start opposite star rookie in fun pitching matchup

Former Red Sox ace Chris Sale (7-3, 1.98 ERA) will start for the Braves opposite star rookie Payton Tolle (2-2, 2.45 ERA).

Pair Of Ex-Red Sox Pitchers Worthy Of Cy Young Consideration

Former Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale won the 2024 National League Cy Young Award while pitching for the Atlanta Braves.
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Elder's eighth quality start of 2026 drops his ERA to 1.97

Chris Sale is an early Cy Young Award favorite and Spencer Strider is once again pitching like a frontline starter. As for Bryce Elder, he has positioned himself to earn his second All-Star selection within a span of four seasons.