Atlanta Braves at Dodgers chat and discussion: Chris Sale vs. Emmet Sheehan

TL;DR

The Atlanta Braves face the Los Angeles Dodgers with Chris Sale pitching against Emmet Sheehan. Sale has a strong ERA of 2.14 despite a recent poor outing, while Sheehan struggles with a 5.23 ERA.

Key points

Atlanta Braves face Los Angeles Dodgers in a road game
Chris Sale has a 2.14 ERA despite one poor outing
Emmet Sheehan has a 5.23 ERA and struggles with hard-hit balls

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DENVER, CO - MAY 02: Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Casey Paul/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images The Atlanta Braves are about the face the biggest test of the season as they taking on the might Los Angeles Dodgers in a road game after losing their first series of the season and getting an off day. Chris Sale will be taking the mound. Can we talk about how crazy it is that he gave up six earned runs in 4.0 innings in a game, yet still has a pristine ERA of 2.14? He has had one poor outing and every single other one he has been one of the best pitchers on planet Earth. He will be facing Emmet Sheehan, who is not exactly performing like he did last season. Sheehan currently has an ERA of 5.23 ERA. His expected ERA (xERA) of 4.31 is better than his on-field ERA, but it does give the Braves offense some hope. It also should be noted that the Braves are second in all of MLB in balls hit 95.0 MPH or higher and hard-hit rate is Sheehan’s biggest weakness. Let’s keep up with the game together in the comments. Get your caffeine ready as the game starts at 10:10 EDT ****

Q&A

What is Chris Sale's current ERA and performance this season?

Chris Sale has a current ERA of 2.14 and has been one of the best pitchers despite one poor outing.

How does Emmet Sheehan's performance compare to last season?

Emmet Sheehan currently has a 5.23 ERA, which is worse than his performance last season.

What time does the Braves vs. Dodgers game start?

The Braves vs. Dodgers game starts at 10:10 EDT.