What happened: Chris Sale has recorded 143 strikeouts against 26 walks in 117 innings. Opponents are batting .215 against the left-hander.
Why it matters: His club entered Saturday 70-46, making the outing relevant to postseason positioning. A win would give Sale his 13th victory of the season.
By the numbers: Through 20 starts, Sale owns a 1.02 WHIP with 11.0 strikeouts per nine innings and a 5.5 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
What to watch: Sale's command and workload will determine how much work remains for the bullpen.