# Sale's pitch to Weiss pays off

> Chris Sale closes Braves' Wild Card Series win with final four outs.
- Title: Sale's pitch to Weiss pays off · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Chris Sale closes Braves' Wild Card Series win with final four outs. Chris Sale finished the Braves' Wild Card Series win with four outs in the ninth inning…
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## Sale meets Weiss
Chris Sale entered manager Walt Weiss' office before Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series.

> I feel amazing
## Weiss' plan
Weiss and Sale agreed to a strategy where Sale would close the series after starting Game 1.

> Well, let's talk
## Sale's role
Sale recorded the Braves' first 19 outs of the Wild Card Series as Game 1 starter.

> This could not be more of a group effort
## Series win
Braves clinched Wild Card Series win with 6-2 victory over Phillies.

> Unbelievable. I'm just thankful for the opportunity
## Pitching strategy
Weiss shifted to left-handed Dylan Dodd for the eighth inning after Braves led 6-1.

> He gave up a leadoff triple to pinch-hitter Derek Hill
## Final at-bat
Sale struck out Bryce Harper on four pitches to end the game.

> Electric
## Next step
Braves advance to National League Division Series against Dodgers after Sale's ninth inning finish.

> Was hoping he only had to go one
## Key takeaway

Chris Sale finished the Braves' Wild Card Series win with four outs in the ninth inning after a strategic plan with manager Walt Weiss.