BOSTON -- With their ace on the hill, the Red Sox felt good about their chances of pulling out a three-game sweep against the surprising Atlanta Braves this weekend at Fenway Park.
But Chris Sale wasn't his usual dominant self on Sunday afternoon, and the Braves salvaged the finale of the set with a 7-1 victory over Boston.
This was Sale's worst start of the season by innings (4 1/3) and runs (six earned). He walked three, struck out eight and left with the Red Sox trailing, 6-0.