BRAVES POSTCAST: Braves' ace Chris Sale outduels Phillies' ace Sánchez in Atlanta win LIVE REACTION
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The Braves Postcast recaps the Atlanta Braves' 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, highlighting Chris Sale's dominant seven-inning performance that outdueled Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez. The win secured a series victory for the Braves and set up a potential sweep in Game 3. Hosts Lindsey Crosby and Jake Mastriani break down the pivotal third inning, where an error by Edmundo Sosa led to three unearned runs, proving decisive. They praise Walt Weiss’s bullpen strategy, particularly the decision to use Dylan Lee in the eighth to avoid facing left-handed hitters like Bryce Harper, preserving Robert Suarez for the ninth. The episode also celebrates the Braves' strong pitching, offensive resilience, and favorable positioning heading into a Sunday night showdown. The hosts express optimism about a possible sweep, noting the Phillies' struggles at home and the Braves' well-rested bullpen. The segment closes with sponsor plugs for GameTime and Rougiette, and a call to subscribe to Locked On Sports Atlanta for broader Atlanta sports coverage.
Chris Sale delivered his best start of the season, pitching seven innings with one run, seven strikeouts, and a 98.5 mph fastball against a 98.6 mph exit velocity maximum.
An error by Edmundo Sosa in the third inning led to three unearned runs, proving pivotal in the Braves' 3-1 win.
Walt Weiss’s bullpen decision to use Dylan Lee in the eighth inning preserved Robert Suarez for the ninth and avoided facing top left-handed hitters.
The Braves now hold a series lead and are in a strong position to sweep the Phillies in Philadelphia.
The Phillies have already lost four series at home this season—more than their total from all of last year.
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Welcome & Series Win Celebration
“Braves take down the Phillies 3-1. Chris Sale out duels Christopher Sanchez. A ton of stuff I want to get to in here.”
Pivotal Third Inning & Defensive Error
“The Phillies made one error and it led to three runs that won the game for the Braves.”
Chris Sale’s Masterclass & Pitching Analysis
“His hardest pitch was 98.5 miles an hour. The highest exit velocity recorded against him was 98.6 miles an hour. I've never seen that before.”
Walt Weiss’s Bullpen Strategy
Analysis of Walt Weiss’s decision to use Dylan Lee in the eighth inning to avoid facing left-handed hitters, preserving Robert Suarez for the ninth and protecting the bullpen.
Sweep Potential & Phillies’ Home Struggles
Discussion on the Braves’ chances for a sweep, the Phillies’ poor home record this season, and the favorable matchup in Game 3 with Grant Holmes vs. Andrew Painter.
“His hardest pitch was 98.5 miles an hour. The highest exit velocity recorded against him was 98.6 miles an hour. I've never seen that before.”
“The Phillies made one error and it led to three runs that won the game for the Braves.”
“They've lost more in the first 20 games this year than they did all of last year.”
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Christopher Sánchez
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Walt Weiss
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