Braves confirm Sale takes the mound
The official Atlanta Braves account announced Chris Sale as the starting pitcher for today's game.
The Atlanta Braves official team account posted confirmation that Chris Sale will get the start. The announcement came directly from the club's verified social media channel, lending high credibility. No opponent or gamePk was specified in the post.
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