Ray vs. Sale: Giants-Braves Series Finale Pitching Matchup Confirmed
San Francisco sends Robbie Ray to the mound against Atlanta's Chris Sale in a rubber-match series finale at Oracle Park.
Robbie Ray takes the ball for the Giants in the series finale against Atlanta, carrying a 6-6 record and 3.70 ERA into his 17th appearance. He has been sharp recently, allowing just one unearned run over eight innings in his last outing against Oakland. Chris Sale opposes him for the Braves, sporting an impressive 8-5 record with a 2.14 ERA and 99 strikeouts in 14 starts. Both starters are former Cy Young Award winners, with Ray winning in 2021 and Sale taking the honor in 2024.
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