Chris Sale Achieves Milestone with Braves
ATLANTA — Chris Sale continues to defy the odds as he reaches an impressive milestone in his MLB career. On Thursday, the left-handed pitcher recorded his 2,500th career strikeout in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies, marking a significant achievement in his comeback story.
With this accomplishment, Sale joins the elite company of active pitchers Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, and Clayton Kershaw. Remarkably, he became the fastest pitcher in history to reach this milestone, taking just 2,026 innings to do so, surpassing the legendary Randy Johnson, who accomplished the feat in 2,107 ⅔ innings.
The 2023 season has been transformative for Sale since his trade from the Boston Red Sox. After helping lead the Red Sox to a World Series championship in 2018, Sale faced multiple setbacks, including Tommy John surgery, a ribcage stress fracture, and injuries sustained while rehabilitating. Despite these challenges, Sale has revitalized his career with the Braves.
In 2024, he showcased his dominance on the mound, finishing the season with an impressive 18-3 record, a 2.38 ERA, and 225 strikeouts. His outstanding performance earned him his first career Cy Young Award, solidifying his status as one of the premier pitchers in baseball today.
Fans can view the moment Sale reached his milestone strikeout on social media, celebrating a remarkable chapter in his storied career. As he continues to thrive with the Braves, all eyes will be on Sale as he aims to etch his name further into the annals of baseball history.
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