Chris Sale struck out eight and pitched seven innings of one-run ball, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.

If it ever seems as if the Chris Sale trade has already inflicted the maximum amount of possible pain on the Boston Red Sox, it's best to recalculate. Sale was traded from the Red Sox to the Atlanta Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom before the 2024 season,

The 2018 MLB season was one to remember for the Red Sox. Boston won a franchise record 108 games en route to a World Series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that ended with Chris Sale striking out Manny Machado.