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Braves May Have to Wait to See when ‘Warrior’ Sale Can Start Against Dodgers in NL Division Series
Chris Sale’s workload after two postseason appearances leaves Atlanta weighing his rest against a depleted rotation.
- Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss is unsure if ace Chris Sale can start Division Series Game 2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers after Sale recorded four outs in Thursday's clinching win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Weiss intentionally avoided asking Sale to pitch Thursday, fearing the ace would agree despite fatigue, but Sale approached Weiss in his office declaring, "I feel amazing," prompting the four-out relief appearance.
- The Braves face a depleted rotation after losing starters Spencer Schwellenbach, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo López, and Hurston Waldrep this season, while Tyler Mahle manages an abdominal pull from Wednesday's start.
- Reliever Ray Kerr, who allowed one hit in 3 1/3 scoreless innings Thursday, remains a key option against the Dodgers, with Right-hander Bryce Elder, Smith-Shawver, and Ritchie as backup alternatives.
- Following games Saturday and Sunday in Los Angeles, the best-of-five Division Series shifts to Atlanta on Tuesday and Wednesday if necessary, with a potential fifth game returning to Los Angeles.
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Braves may have to wait to see when 'warrior' Sale can start
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss reported to Truist Park on Thursday determined to avoid asking ace starter Chris Sale if he’d be available for relief duty only two days after making a start in
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My Mother LodeBraves may have to wait to see when ‘warrior’ Sale can start against Dodgers in NL Division Series
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss reported to Truist Park on Thursday determined to avoid asking ace starter Chris Sale if he'd be available for relief duty only
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Braves may have to wait to see when 'warrior' Sale can start against Dodgers in NL Division Series
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss says Chris Sale is “a warrior” after recording the final four outs of the 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the decisive game of the National League Wild Card Series.
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