On Saturday night, the Atlanta Braves played the Phillies in Philadelphia.
The Braves won by a score of 3-1.
Chris Sale had a strong performance, going 7.0 innings (allowing five hits and one earned run).
Atlanta Braves Star Chris Sale Made MLB History
GettyChris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Truist Park on April 12, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sale also made MLB history during the game.
The Atlanta Braves wrote (via X): “Lefty legend 🤝 Lefty legend
Chris Sale just picked up the 2,608th strikeout of his career, which moves him past Hall of Famer Tom Glavine on the career strikeouts list 🫡”
Chris Sale just picked up the 2,608th strikeout of his career, which moves him past Hall of Famer Tom Glavine on the career strikeouts list 🫡
Sale is off to a strong start to the 2026 season with a 4-1 record and 2.79 ERA.
He has thrown 29 strikeouts in his first five games.
GettyChris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves stands between his 2024 Cy Young Award and 2024 All MLB First Team award as he is honored prior to the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on April 09, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sale has been an incredible addition to the Braves.
He is in his third season with the team after a trade (via the Boston Red Sox).
The 37-year-old made the All-Star Game in each of his first two years with the Braves (and won the Cy Young Award in 2024).
Mark Bowman of MLB.com wrote: “Sale now has 2,608 strikeouts. That moves him past Glavine and into eighth place on the all-time list for left-handers. He needs just three more Ks to pass Chuck Finley. Next on the list would be Frank Tanana (2,773)”
GettyChris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on April 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Braves Right Now
With their win over the Phillies, the Braves are now 14-7 in their first 21 games, which has them as the top team in the National League East.
They are 6-3 in the nine games they have played away from Truist Park.
On Sunday, the Braves will look to go for the sweep over the Phillies.
Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Game wrote: “#Braves Chris Sale passed Tom Glavine on the MLB All-Time Strikeout list. He could climb at least two more spots this season.
25. Cy Young — 2,803 26. Frank Tanana — 2,773 27. David Cone — 2,668 28. Chuck Finley — 2,610 29. CHRIS SALE — 2,608 30. Tom Glavine — 2,607”
GettyChris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Truist Park on September 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Following the Phillies, the Braves will head to Washington, D.C. for a series with the Nationals.
Last season, they missed the 2025 MLB playoffs.
The franchise won the World Series Championship in 2021.
Atlanta Braves Announce Chris Sale MLB History During Phillies Game