Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale delivers in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals during an MLB game at Truist Park, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Atlanta. This is the Atlanta Braves season opening game. (Jason Getz/AJC)
Timing sometimes matters most in life. And perfect timing led to Chris Sale’s union with the Braves. It’s resulted in one of the best stories in franchise history – and one that’s only bettering with age.
Chris Sale blanked the Royals across six innings on opening day in the Braves’ 6-0 win. The southpaw navigated some early baserunners to conclude his debut in dominant fashion by retiring 10 of the final 11 hitters he faced.
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Gabriel Burns is a general assignment reporter and features writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After four years on the Braves beat, he’s expanded his horizons and covers all sports. You’ll find him writing about MLB, NFL, NBA, college football and other Atlanta-centric happenings.
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