Chris Sale delivered another strong performance, pitching seven innings with eight strikeouts, allowing only one run, and leading the Braves to an 8-1 victory. This marks Sale's seventh consecutive win, extending his impressive streak where he has allowed one or zero runs in his last six starts. Over this period, Sale has a 0.69 ERA with 51 strikeouts and only three walks. His scoreless streak ended at 21 innings. Sale's season record now stands at 8-1 with a 2.12 ERA. This is the 2nd longest streak of his career, with the longest being nine straight starts in 2018. Sale is likely to be named NL Pitcher of the Month. Matt Olson contributed significantly with three hits and three RBIs, including a home run.
Last White Sox starter with a streak of 23+ scoreless innings: Chris Sale, 28, 05/06/2013 - 06/02/2013 (Per Elias)
Chris Sale wins again after seven strong innings https://t.co/r9otxg0o3e
Seven strong innings from Chris Sale 💪 His scoreless streak ends at 21 innings. https://t.co/QdsKDFQXYo
Go ahead and arrange shipping for Chris Sale's Pitcher of the Month award after this May run: ⛵️ 5-0 record ⛵️ 32 innings ⛵️ 45 strikeouts ⛵️ 2 earned runs ⛵️ 2 walks https://t.co/pB0FIpnxwf
Chris Sale extends winning streak to seven starts with another gem. Matt Olson has three hits and three RBIs including a homer to the river, Kelenic has three hits, Duvall also goes yard. #Braves avoid sweep at Pittsburgh and finish trip 3-3. Now, they await word on Acuña injury.
The @Braves win another Chris Sale start! Sale is now 8-1 with a 2.12 ERA on the season. https://t.co/XfvvNIM2aI
6 straight starts for Chris Sale of allowing 1 or 0 runs. 2nd longest streak of his career. He went 9 straight starts back in 2018. He is 6-0 with a 0.69 ERA, 51K, 3 BB over this run. He'll very likely be the NL Pitcher of the Month.
Chris Sale: 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 8 K, 96 pitches/65 strikes. Last 6 starts: 0.69 ERA, 39 IP, 25 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 51 Ks. Four of six vs. winning teams (including division leading Guardians and Mariners). Came in with a six-start winning streak, and #Braves lead 8-1 in the 9th.