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MLB·PREVIEW·October 6, 2026 11:11 AM ET

Yamamoto, Sale set for NLDS Game 3 duel in Atlanta

Rematch of August 1-0 Sale shutout

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What happened: Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale will oppose each other Tuesday night in Atlanta in NLDS Game 3. The slate includes multiple Game 3s across the league tonight.

Why it matters: The winner takes middle-series leverage with two games left in a best-of-five. Sale lines up on extended rest after a Thursday relief outing ahead of Game 3.

By the numbers: Aug. 28, 2026: Sale 1, Yamamoto 0 with a complete-game shutout for Sale.

What to watch: Command early and bullpen use late will shape Game 4 plans after the final out.

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