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Chris Sale Tops 100 MPH and Throws Complete-Game Shutout to Sweep Dodgers

PUBLISHED Aug 28, 2026, 9:07 AM ET

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Chris Sale Tops 100 MPH and Throws Complete-Game Shutout to Sweep Dodgers

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale threw a five-hit shutout and struck out 11 batters to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 at Truist Park, completing a three-game series sweep. Sale pitched 109 pitches, including 80 strikes without issuing a walk, reaching 100.1 mph on a fastball to Shohei Ohtani in the third inning for his first triple-digit pitch since July 2018. This performance marked Sale's 17th career complete game and his first since June 5, 2019, alongside his 95th career double-digit strikeout game, placing him seventh all-time in major league history. Drake Baldwin provided the sole run of the game with a leadoff home run in the first inning off Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto pitched 6.1 innings, allowing four hits and eight strikeouts before a sellout crowd of 39,650. Sale successfully convinced manager Walt Weiss to let him pitch the ninth inning, sealing the victory.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On July 5, 2018, Chris Sale previously reached triple-digit fastball velocity.
On June 5, 2019, Chris Sale pitched his last complete game.
On August 28, 2026, Chris Sale threw complete-game shutout against Dodgers.
On August 28, 2026, Drake Baldwin hit first-inning home run securing victory.
On August 28, 2026, Chris Sale reached 100.1 mph pitching against Ohtani.
On August 28, 2026, Chris Sale recorded his ninety-fifth career strikeout milestone.
On August 28, 2026, Atlanta Braves completed a three-game series sweep.
In September 2026, Chris Sale will continue regular season pitching rotations.
In October 2026, Atlanta Braves expect postseason playoff pitching appearances.
In November 2026, Major League Baseball awards Cy Young voting results.

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Fans celebrate historic pitching performance boosting Atlanta postseason momentum significantly.
League-wide attention centers on veteran pitcher velocity and durability milestones.
Atlanta Braves fans, sports media, and baseball enthusiasts nationwide.
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