Chris Sale, boasting a 2.79 ERA and 4-1 record this season, has been impressive from the start. The last outing for the slider master was last Saturday (4/18) against the Phillies, in which he went through seven innings, only giving up one run and seven total strikeouts. There’s no need to hammer down what must be done to return in top shape for today’s matchup to secure the win.

Sale is set to hold it down on the defensive end. Will the offense be ready to reflect that and get some runs on the board early?Though yesterday didn’t turn out in the Braves’ favor, the Phillies could sleep well at night with satisfaction that they had a game to go their way, finally breaking their 10-game losing streak. Aaron Nola (5.06 ERA) will be facing the Braves for the first time this season, but his opponents won’t be walking into unfamiliar territory, as at least five of the Braves have over a 1.000 OPS batting against him in the past.

Nola, with the second-best ERA on the Philies’ starting pitching staff, takes every experience head-on. He mentioned earlier this year, while paying for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, that it’s fun for him and many other starting pitchers when they can take their experiences and come up with ways to get multiple guys out in different ways over a course of time.The pitch that the Braves should look out for is not just his leading four-seamer, but the filthy knuckle-curve that he uses just as much in his arsenal.Aaron Nola, Filthy 79mph Knuckle Curve…and Sword. ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/PjRUdHDvS0— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 3, 2025The task is clear…the skies, not so much.

Another rainy day for the ballgame, but the show must go on. Will the Braves continue their series win streak, or will the Phillies find a way to take advantage of yesterday’s win and pick up where they left off?Game InfoGame Date/Time: Sunday, April 26, 1:35 p.m. ETLocation: Truist Park, Atlanta, GATV: BravesVisionStreaming: MLBTVRadio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan