Chris Sale made history by becoming the fastest pitcher to reach 2,500 strikeouts in MLB, achieving the feat in just 2,026 innings, surpassing the previous record set by Randy Johnson. In his latest outing, Sale pitched six scoreless innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing only two hits while striking out eight batters. This remarkable performance helped the Atlanta Braves secure a 9-3 victory, thus splitting a doubleheader after the Phillies won the earlier game 5-4.

Sale joins an elite group of pitchers, including Clayton Kershaw, Justin Verlander, and Max Scherzer, as one of only four active players to reach this milestone. Meanwhile, Austin Riley also shined for the Braves, hitting a double and a home run, driving in four runs, and contributing significantly to breaking a three-game losing streak for his team.