The Athletics proved to be smooth sailing for starter Chris Sale in the Braves' 5-1 series finale win at Truist Park on Wednesday, as a solo homer was the only offense they mustered against him.

Braves' Chris Sale becomes 2nd pitcher in MLB history with a day like this originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Chris Sale didn't mind pitching in a day game on Wednesday.

The Braves ace had some concerns during his outing Wednesday, but those have been put to rest thanks to manager Walt Weiss.

The Athletics proved to be smooth sailing for starter Chris Sale in the Braves' 5-1 series finale win at Truist Park on Wednesday, as a solo homer was the only offense they mustered against him.

The Atlanta Braves won their second straight series to open the 2026 MLB season, thanks in large part to dominant performances from Chris Sale in each one. Sale started Opening Day for Atlanta and tossed six scoreless innings against the Kansas City Royals.

The Braves' Chris Sale and the Athletics' Luis Severino, who were the Opening Day starters for their teams, will oppose each other on Wednesday afternoon when the clubs meet in the decisive game of a three-game series at Atlanta.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are leaning on Chris Sale to provide much-needed stability for a rotation that has been decimated by injuries this spring. Sale, 36, will start Atlanta's season-opening game against Kansas City on Friday night.