Chris Sale to start postseason Game 3

Rematch follows August 1-0 shutout

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 51m1 min read

Chris Sale starts Game 3. Via @jonmorosi on X

What happened: Per Jon Morosi, Chris Sale draws the Game 3 assignment. The October date places the outing in the 2026 postseason.

Why it matters: Game 3 often decides control of a short postseason series. Sale was tabbed for Game 3 after a Thursday relief outing, keeping the ace for the swing game.

By the numbers: Sale's prior August outing ended 1-0 in a shutout.

What to watch: Watch confirmed lineups and first pitch as Game 3 approaches.

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