On April 26, 2026, Chris Sale achieved his 150th career win while leading the Atlanta Braves to a decisive victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Sale delivered an impressive pitching performance, throwing six shutout innings. He allowed just one hit and struck out nine batters during the game.
The Braves defeated the Phillies 6-2. This victory improved Sale’s season record to 5-1.
Matt Olson made a significant impact, hitting a three-run home run in the first inning. Ronald Acuña Jr. contributed as well, going 2 for 3 with two runs scored and a stolen base.
The Braves are now 8-0-1 in series this season, having not lost any series thus far. They became the first team to win 20 games this season.
Sale’s achievement also moved him past Chuck Finley into 28th place on the all-time strikeouts list, now boasting 2,617 strikeouts. He is now the fourth active pitcher with 150 wins.
The Phillies have struggled recently, losing 15 of their last 18 games. Kyle Schwarber managed to hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning but it was not enough to turn the tide.
This game showcased Sale’s ability to shut down opponents—he has now done so against the Phillies twice in nine days. Further updates on both teams’ performances are expected as the season progresses.
