Yamamoto, Sale set for marquee series-finale matchup

First pitch is 7:15 p.m. ET at Truist Park.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

The reigning World Series MVP vs. a Cy Young Award winner?! Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale take the mound tonight in Via @MLB on X

What happened: The game closes a three-game series with postseason positioning in play. Yamamoto will bring a 12-7 record against Sale’s 12-9 mark.

Why it matters: The clubs entered Thursday three games apart in the standings. Sale ranks third in the majors with a 2.20 ERA, raising the stakes for a potential low-scoring finale.

By the numbers: Sale has 166 strikeouts and a 1.97 ERA over his past 20 starts. Yamamoto owns a 2.61 ERA with 145 strikeouts and has recorded a quality start in three of his past four outings.

What to watch: Lineups and any late pitching changes are the remaining pregame checkpoints.

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