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Sale's 150th win, Cardinals rally, Rays win again

PUBLISHED Apr 26, 2026, 11:19 PM ET

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Atlanta — Chris Sale pitched six scoreless innings and struck out nine to record the 150th victory of his career as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Sunday at Truist Park. Matt Olson hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Eli White added a two-run shot in the second, while Ronald Acuña Jr. scored twice and Ozzie Albies extended a nine-game hitting streak. Sale improved to 5-1 this season while Aaron Nola allowed a season-high six runs, leaving the Phillies 9-19 and 0-10 versus left-handed non-opener starters; the Braves logged their 10th win in 12 games on Sunday. On Monday, St. Louis completed a ninth-inning rally to beat Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay beat Cleveland, reflecting multiple MLB late-game developments this week.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

April 18, 2025 — Sale gave up one run in seven innings in a prior start against the Phillies.
Sunday (this week) — Sale pitched six shutout innings, struck out nine, and earned career win No. 150 at Truist Park.
Sunday (this week) — Olson and White hit early homers; Braves won 6-2; Nola allowed a season-high six runs.
Monday (this week) — Cardinals scored three runs in the ninth to rally past the Pirates.
Monday night (this week) — Rays defeated the Guardians 3-2 on a go-ahead eighth-inning hit.

News Intelligence

If you're a Braves fan, Sale's 150th career win is a milestone worth celebrating. It's also a sign of the team's strong performance this season. For Phillies fans, Nola's struggle might raise concerns. Keep an eye on how the team responds in their next game.

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