Chris Sale Has Next Scheduled Start Pushed Back to Next Week

Atlanta Braves veteran southpaw Chris Sale will have his next starting turn pushed back to next week's series against the Cincinnati Reds, allowing extra rest as prospect JR Ritchie takes a turn. Sale was initially slated to pitch during this weekend's series against the Houston Astros. Over his last nine outings, Sale has been dominant, logging a quality start in each while posting a 5-3 record, 2.14 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and a 73:6 K:BB over 59.0 innings pitched.