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SALE'S MASTERPIECE SILENCES THE DODGERS
Chris Sale goes all nine innings, strikes out 11, and doesn't give up a single run as the Braves blank LA 1–0.
By The Daily Dribble Staff · Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026
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Chris Sale — Complete game shutout, 11 strikeouts, 0 walks, 5 hits allowed. Braves 1, Dodgers 0. (Truist Park, Atlanta)
Chris Sale was absolutely untouchable on Thursday night in Atlanta. The Braves' ace took the mound against the best team in the National League West — the 80-54 Dodgers — and simply refused to let them score. Sale went all nine innings, scattered just five hits, walked nobody, and struck out 11 batters in one of the cleanest complete-game shutouts you'll ever see. Final score: Braves 1, Dodgers 0.
That's a BIG deal, Jacob. A complete game shutout means Sale never came out of the game — he threw all 27 outs himself. Against the Dodgers, who are one of the hottest teams in baseball, that's like acing the hardest test in school without erasing a single answer. The Braves improve to 79–55 with the win, keeping their NL East lead at a comfortable 12 games over the Phillies.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers (now 80–54) still hold first in the NL West by 8 games, but they'll need to shake off this shutout loss fast with the playoffs approaching. One thing's for sure — Sale's line of 9.0 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 11 K, 0 BB is the kind of stat line you screenshot and send to your friends immediately.
Seven games were played on Thursday and there was no shortage of drama! The Royals absolutely demolished the Blue Jays 13–2, Vinnie Caglianone had himself a night with a monster 5-for-6 game including a homer and 6 RBIs. The Brewers (now a ridiculous 83–51!) stomped the Mets 8–2 behind Jackson Chourio's two homers and four runs. And the Astros topped the Yankees 5–1 behind Christian Walker's big night at the plate.
Preseason football is heating up! The Bills survived a super close one against the Steelers, winning 28–27 — yep, just ONE point! Bills QB Steve Buechele went 26-for-38 for 196 yards to lead Buffalo. The Browns crushed the Patriots 37–13 thanks to D. Gabriel's three-touchdown performance (12-for-15, 186 yards, 3 TDs — wow!). The 49ers edged the Raiders 18–12, and the Rams stayed unbeaten in preseason at 3–0 with a 20–18 squeaker over the Chargers. Running back G. Desrosiers Jr. powered the Rams with 118 rushing yards and a touchdown.
La Liga had two matches on Thursday! Osasuna pulled off an upset on the road, beating Celta Vigo 2–1. And powerhouse Barcelona put on a dominant display at home, defeating Athletic Club 2–0. No goals allowed for Barça — looking strong early in the La Liga season!
🏀 NBA
No games yesterday! The NBA regular season is over and the playoffs have wrapped up. Teams are in the middle of the offseason — think trades, free agency signings, and summer workouts. Keep an eye out for big moves as rosters take shape for the 2026–27 season. The Thunder (64–18) and Spurs (62–20) finished as the West's top dogs!
🏀 College Basketball
College hoops season doesn't tip off until November, so there's nothing to report right now. But teams are deep in preseason practice and recruiting mode. March Madness will be here before you know it — get ready for another wild bracket!