So what was really the deal with Chris Sale?
Battery Power • • sports
Key Points:
- Chris Sale received extra rest during the season and appeared in relief to finish the NL Wild Card Series, which complicated his starting schedule for the NLDS.
- There was speculation that Sale's bullpen appearance delayed his Game 2 start, but it remains unclear if that was the sole reason or if other factors influenced the Braves' decision.
- Reports suggest the decision to skip Sale in Game 2 was made by the Braves and not Sale himself, with some indication he might not have been fully healthy regardless of rest.
- The situation lacks a clear explanation connecting Sale’s relief appearance to his absence as a starter, leaving uncertainty about the Braves’ pitching strategy moving forward.
- Despite the confusion, the Braves won Game 2 without Sale starting, showing they can succeed even if their pitching plans don’t go as expected.
