Braves break out 'warrior' Sale to close out Phils in wild-card clincher

On one day of rest, Braves ace Chris Sale turned in an electric four-out relief appearance to finish the Phillies in a 6-2 win Thursday night in the deciding Game 3 of their wild-card series.

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  1. Chris Sale’s Heroic Relief Leads Braves to Wild Card Win: Braves ace Chris Sale pitched a pivotal 1.3-inning relief appearance on just one day of rest, striking out three batters to secure a 6-2 series-clinching victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the decisive Game 3.
  2. Most Dominant Playoff Relief Performances by Starters: Using starting pitchers in high-leverage relief roles remains a rare, high-stakes tactical gamble, historically reserved for the most critical elimination games.
  3. Most Prolific Strikeout Records in Postseason History: While modern usage favors high-velocity, short-burst relief, the all-time records for postseason strikeouts remain dominated by legendary starters who carried heavy workloads.

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