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Chris Sale’s Legendary Shutout Completes Braves’ Sweep of Dodgers
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Aug 28, 202631:16
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Chris Sale delivered an all-time performance, throwing a complete-game shutout as the Braves beat the Dodgers 1–0 to finish off a three-game sweep. Drake Baldwin provided the only run with a first-pitch leadoff homer. On Braves Central, Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Sale’s dominant night, the playoff atmosphere at Truist Park and what the sweep means for Atlanta’s postseason push. They also discuss Ronald Acuña Jr.’s mental reset, where he should hit in the lineup, Grant Holmes’ role and the difficult decisions awaiting the Braves when they build their postseason pitching staff.
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"Chris Sale’s Legendary Shutout Completes Braves’ Sweep of Dodgers" is an episode of Braves Central Podcast. Runtime 31 min. Published August 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
