Raisel Iglesias has allowed only two unearned runs in 34 1/3 innings over his past 28 appearances. He’s given up 10 hits and five walks with 42 strikeouts over that span, reducing his ERA to 1.18, best in the NL and second in the majors among pitchers with 40 or more appearances. He has not allowed an earned run since June 16th.
Chris Sale came through again the day after a Braves defeat. In 12 such starts, he’s 7-1 with a stingy 1.32 ERA. In his first season with Atlanta, Sale has a chance to make history. He is 9-0 with a 2.33 ERA in 13 starts at Truist Park and could become the first Brave in the modern era (since 1900) to finish a season with nine or more home wins without a home loss.