SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
CHRIS SALE #51 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
18-3 W-L •
1.01 WHIP •
2.38 ERA
18-3 W-L
1.01 WHIP
2.38 ERA
Chris Sale throws five scoreless, Red Sox rally in eighth to beat White Sox, 3-2 BOSTON — Last time out for Chris Sale, less was more. The veteran left-hander didn’t have his best stuff but still found a way to dominate i...
Chris Sale's seven strikeouts | 09/22/2023 Chris Sale strikes out seven batters in his outing against the White Sox, leaving the game after five innings of work against the Red Sox
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • MLB.COM
Too little, too late from Chris Sale to help save Red Sox' season, but late rally to win eases sting for one night - The Boston Globe Sale was sharp for most of his five-inning outing despite needing 90 pitches. He struck out seven, walked only one, and all three hits allow...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Fans 10 over six frames Sale did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over six innings against Toronto. He struck out 10.
Impact Sale shut down the Blue Jays for most of the afternoon and didn't allow a run until Vladimir Guerrero took him deep for a solo shot to lead off the bottom of the seventh. It was the lefty's first start since May 20 in which he went at least six innings while it marked his third time this season with 10 or more strikeouts. Sale has now given up two or fewer runs in eight of his last 11 starts and has surrendered only two hits in two of his last three. On the downside, he's also issued two walks in four consecutive outings.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Sale's outing against the Blue Jays | 09/16/2023 The data behind Chris Sale's outing
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • MLB.COM
Chris Sale's incredible outing | 09/16/2023 Chris Sale whiffs 10 batters through six-plus innings of one-run ball in his start against the Blue Jays
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • MLB.COM
Next start pushed back Sale's next scheduled start will come Saturday against the Blue Jays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Sale was set to take the ball Thursday against the Yankees, but he has not been particularly sharp in recent weeks, so he will get a couple extra days to rest before getting back up on the bump. It remains to be seen who will start Thursday in Sale's place.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Sale fans Ryan Mountcastle | 09/09/2023 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • MLB.COM
Six earned runs in loss Sale (6-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing seven runs on six hits and two walks over four innings against Baltimore. He struck out five.
Impact The veteran lefty was plagued by the long ball, serving up a three-run homer to Aaron Hicks in the second inning and a two-run shot to James McCann in the fourth. Sale had been solid in his previous five starts after returning from injury Aug. 11, posting a 4.18 ERA and 1.10 WHIP while looking like his old self in the strikeout department with 11.4 K/9 across 23.2 innings during that span. However, Saturday's poor effort raised the southpaw's season-long ERA to 4.88, the highest of his 13-year career. Sale will aim to regain his form in his next outing, tentatively scheduled against the Yankees at home next week.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Extra rest can't save Chris Sale, who was hammered again as frenetic Red Sox comeback falls short against Orioles - The Boston Globe The Red Sox had 23 hits, but Baltimore cracked five home runs and continued their torrid season against the one-time rotation pillar, who fi...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Blanks Royals Sale (6-3) earned the win Sunday, allowing two hits and two walks over five scoreless innings against Kansas City. He struck out five.
Impact Though Sale was unable to go deep enough to claim a quality start, he managed to pick up his fifth win of the season after holding the Royals scoreless across five frames. The outing was a strong bounce-back performance for the veteran after surrendering seven runs across his previous two starts (9.2 innings). Sale will look to keep the ball rolling in his next appearance, which is tentatively scheduled to come during a three-game home series against the Orioles this weekend.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Breaking down Chris Sale's pitches | 09/03/2023 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Chris Sale's pitches
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLB.COM
Chris Sale throws five shutout innings as Red Sox top Royals 7-3 Chris Sale was disgusted with himself the last time he took the mound. Unable to complete the fifth inning last Monday against Houston, he p...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sale dominates, Yoshida's three run homer lifts Red Sox over Royals 7-3
Masataka Yoshida hit a three-run homer and Adam Duvall had a solo shot to back Chris Sale as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Royals ran into an old nemesis Sunday: Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale Chris Sale shut down the KC offense like the Chris Sale of old, scattering two hits across five innings.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Red Sox bash 2 homers, Chris Sale tosses 5 scoreless in win over Royals The Red Sox crushed two homers. Chris Sale earned the win on the mound by allowing two hits in 5 scoreless innings.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM
Chris Sale K's five vs. Royals | 09/03/2023 Chris Sale strikes out five batters over five scoreless innings of work against the Royals
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLB.COM
Red Sox turn to Chris Sale in series finale vs. Royals As the Boston Red Sox try for a series win against the host Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon, they will look for a continuation of a s...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Breaking down Chris Sale's pitches | 08/28/2023 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Chris Sale's pitches
AUGUST 29, 2023 • MLB.COM
Chris Sale strikes out six Astros | 08/28/2023 Chris Sale takes the mound against the Astros, striking out six batters across 4 2/3 innings of work
AUGUST 29, 2023 • MLB.COM
Coughs up three runs Sale allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in Monday's loss to Houston. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Sale failed to complete five innings for the third time since returning from the injured list Aug. 11. During that span, he's registered a 5.30 ERA across 18.2 frames in four starts. He's now sporting a 4.75 ERA with a 96:21 K:BB through 15 outings. Sale's next start is lined up to be in Kansas City this weekend.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Sale K's nine | 08/23/2023 Chris Sale strikes out nine Astros over five innings of work in his start against Houston
AUGUST 24, 2023 • MLB.COM
Strikes out nine Wednesday Sale allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out nine over five innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Wednesday.
Impact Sale built up to 80 pitches (53 strikes) in his third start back from a shoulder injury. While the surface numbers were unimpressive -- though also against the toughest opponent he's faced since his return -- his velocity rebounded to an average of 93.9 mph on his fastball after it sat at 91.8 mph last Thursday. The southpaw is at a 4.68 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 90:19 K:BB through 73 innings across 14 starts this season, and his pitch count Wednesday suggests he's close to shedding any workload restrictions. His next projected start is expected to be a rematch with the Astros at home early next week.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Velo down Sale averaged 91.8 mph on his fastball Thursday, down significantly from the 94.5 mph he flashed in his first start off the injured list last Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com...
Impact Neither Sale nor manager Alex Cora were overly concerned. The pitcher was pleased he was able to fight through the diminished velo and made pitches when he had to. The left-hander wasn't fully built up when he started last week and was pulled after 58 pitches. On Thursday, he got up to 65 pitches when Cora pulled him in the fifth inning after Sale gave up a pair of walks.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes third loss Sale (5-3) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and three walks over 4.1 innings against the Nationals. He struck out three.
Impact After walking Jeter Downs to open the inning, Sale was plagued by two fielding errors from his defense in the bottom of the third, which would lead to the first run coming across for the Nationals. The veteran lefty would then be relieved by Josh Winckowski with one out in the fifth, after issuing two walks to begin the frame. It's been a tough go for Sale this season as he's failed to make it through five innings in either of his last three starts, dating back to June 1. On a positive note, he has not allowed more than two hits in either of his two starts since returning from the shoulder injury.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
