Chris Sale shook off another leadoff homer and Marcell Ozuna kept up his torrid start with two more RBIs, leading the Atlanta Braves past the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 in a matchup between MLB’s two best teams. The Braves won for the 10th time in 11 games to improve to 18-6, while the Guardians slipped to 18-8.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale delivers in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians during a baseball game, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna celebrates his two-run RBI against the Cleveland Guardians during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale delivers in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians during a baseball game, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Atlanta.
Sale has give up four homers this season — all in the first inning. It was the second straight start that the leadoff hitter went deep against him. “I really put a lot of emphasis on strengthening my shoulder and getting stronger and just being healthy,” said Sale, who was acquired by the Braves for prospect Vaughn Grissom in an offseason trade. “I just wanted to give one more good go at it.”Arizona ace Zac Gallen leaves in 6th inning against Seattle with right hamstring tightness
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