Chris Sale Sharp in Six-Inning Spring Outing

Chris Sale allowed one run on five hits over six innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays, striking out three without issuing a walk. The veteran southpaw built up to 75 pitches, maintaining a 3.29 ERA and 11:2 K:BB ratio through 13.2 spring innings. Sale appears ready for the start of the season and remains the favorite to be named Atlanta's Opening Day starter by manager Walt Weiss.