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Source: Fox News
Summary
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale had a tough outing against the Los Angeles Angels, allowing six runs in four innings pitched. Sale walked the bases loaded in the fourth inning, leading to a run scoring and his frustration boiled over as he slammed the ball off his head. The Braves lost 6-2.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Sale’s anger spilled over in the fourth inning, and he took it out on the ball, slamming it against his head.
He struggled to contain his frustration as the inning went on, eventually walking a batter to force in a run.
The Angels continued to rally, scoring two more runs to take a 4-1 lead.
This one felt recognizable early, and Sale’s nightmare of an inning continued until he was removed from the game.
Original Observation: The Angels just needed to get Sale’s pitch count up to get to him.
Author: Evan Null
