What happened: He allowed five hits, walked none and struck out 11 over nine innings. A final strikeout ended the game after a replay review extended the ninth.

Why it matters: It was Chris Sale's first complete game since 2019 and completed a three-game sweep. The result tightened a postseason race between clubs that entered the night separated by two games.

What to watch: Sale's next turn will show whether the late-game velocity carries into September.