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Chris Sale pitches triple-digit heater in Braves postseason win
Chris Sale throws 100 mph fastball to Bryce Harper in Braves' NL Wild Card Series victory.
In brief
Chris Sale throws 100 mph fastball to Bryce Harper in Braves' NL Wild Card Series victory. Chris Sale recorded his best postseason start with a 100 mph fastball against Bryce Harper in the Braves' 5-3 win over Phillies. Originally reported by Mlb.
Sale's postseason start
Chris Sale made his first postseason start in five years after pitching a 100 mph fastball to Bryce Harper in the first inning.
“I could have pitched this game at 8:15 this morning”
Braves win NL Wild Card Series
The Braves defeated the Phillies 5-3 in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series at Truist Park.
Sale's triple-digit fastball
Sale has thrown a pitch 100 mph or harder 16 times in his career, including a 100 mph fastball to Bryce Harper.
Postseason performance
Sale allowed three runs and four hits while recording nine strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in his best postseason start.
Sale's postseason struggles
Sale entered the game with a 6.35 ERA in 10 playoff appearances, including three with the Red Sox in 2021.
Braves manager's view
Braves manager Walt Weiss praised Sale's consistency, noting his 2.16 ERA this year and his role in the team's success.
What matters most
Chris Sale recorded his best postseason start with a 100 mph fastball against Bryce Harper in the Braves' 5-3 win over Phillies.
