Sale faces Yamamoto in NLDS Game 3 rematch

Sale won Aug. 27 duel 1-0 with shutout

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Chris Sale vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 3 of the NLDS is going to be a movie 🤩 Which team has the advantage? @AlexAv Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: The NLDS Game 3 matchup pairs Chris Sale against Yoshinobu Yamamoto. It is a rematch of their Aug. 27 duel, decided by complete-game shutout in a 1-0 win for Sale.

Why it matters: Game 3 often dictates rotation and bullpen use for the rest of a division series. A second meeting within weeks tests how each lineup adjusts after being shut down in August.

By the numbers: Aug. 27 meeting: Sale beat Yamamoto 1-0 with a complete-game shutout.

What to watch: Watch whether early scoring changes how long either starter stays in Game 3.

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