Chris Sale Extends Quality Start Streak to Nine Outings for Braves

Atlanta Braves starter Chris Sale allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six over seven innings in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Phillies. The veteran left-hander has now recorded a quality start in all nine of his outings since the All-Star break, holding a 2.14 ERA during that stretch and bringing his season total to a 2.18 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 190:31 K:BB across 157 innings.