Braves look to continue series win streak with Chris Sale on the mound

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The Atlanta Braves aim to extend their series win streak with Chris Sale on the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies. Sale has a 2.79 ERA and a 4-1 record this season, while the Braves look to bounce back from a recent loss.

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Atlanta Braves have not lost a series this season
Chris Sale has a 2.79 ERA and 4-1 record
Braves look to bounce back from a rainy day loss
Aaron Nola will face the Braves for the first time this season
Game scheduled for April 26 at Truist Park

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 06: Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 06, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images) | Getty Images You win some, you lose some. However, the Atlanta Braves have yet to lose a series this season and are the only MLB team to achieve this feat. Although they can’t repeat getting a sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies, they have an opportunity to bounce back from yesterday’s rainy day loss. Chris Sale, boasting a 2.79 ERA and 4-1 record this season, has been impressive from the start. The last outing for the slider master was last Saturday (4/18) against the Phillies, in which he went through seven innings, only giving up one run and seven total strikeouts. There’s no need to hammer down what must be done to return in top shape for today’s matchup to secure the win. Sale is set to hold it down on the defensive end. Will the offense be ready to reflect that and get some runs on the board early? Though yesterday didn’t turn out in the Braves’ favor, the Phillies could sleep well at night with satisfaction that they had a game to go their way, finally breaking their 10-game losing streak. Aaron Nola (5.06 ERA) will be facing the Braves for the first time this season, but his opponents won’t be walking into unfamiliar territory, as at least five of the Braves have over a 1.000 OPS batting against him in the past. Nola, with the second-best ERA on the Philies’ starting pitching staff, takes every experience head-on. He mentioned earlier this year, while paying for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, that it’s fun for him and many other starting pitchers when they can take their experiences and come up with ways to get multiple guys out in different ways over a course of time. The pitch that the Braves should look out for is not just his leading four-seamer, but the filthy knuckle-curve that he uses just as much in his arsenal. The task is clear…the skies, not so much. Another rainy day for the ballgame, but the show must go on. Will the Braves continue their series win streak, or will the Phillies find a way to take advantage of yesterday’s win and pick up where they left off?

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What is Chris Sale's ERA and record this season?

Chris Sale has a 2.79 ERA and a 4-1 record this season.

When and where is the Braves vs. Phillies game taking place?

The Braves vs. Phillies game is scheduled for Sunday, April 26, at 1:35 p.m. ET at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA.

How did the Philadelphia Phillies perform in their last game against the Braves?

The Philadelphia Phillies broke their 10-game losing streak with a win against the Braves in their last matchup.

Braves look to continue series win streak with Chris Sale on the mound

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Braves look to continue series win streak with Chris Sale on the mound

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