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Chris Sale dominates as Braves beat Rangers
By The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 17, 2026
· 2 min read
Chris Sale pitched seven shutout innings of two-hit ball and Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson and Austin Riley homered for Atlanta during a 19-hit outburst as the Braves pounded the Texas Rangers 15-1 on Friday night.
Sale (10-6) became the 27th major leaguer to reach 2,700 career strikeouts when he ...
Key takeaway Sale (10-6) became the 27th major leaguer to reach 2,700 career strikeouts when he fanned Rangers shortstop Ezequiel Duran in the fifth.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The lopsided loss to the Braves is a setback for the Rangers, who had been gaining momentum with eight wins in their last 10 games against left-handed starters. The team's inability to counter Chris Sale's dominant pitching is a concern, especially given their upcoming schedule. As the Rangers look to bounce back, they will need to regroup and reassess their strategy against top-tier pitchers like Sale. The Rangers' home crowd will be watching closely to see how the team responds to this disappointing performance. With the Braves' impressive display of offense, including 19 hits and three home runs, the Rangers will need to shore up their pitching and defense to stay competitive in the league. The team's next few games will be crucial in determining their trajectory for the rest of the season.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Chris Sale pitched seven shutout innings of two-hit ball and Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson and Austin Riley homered for Atlanta during a 19-hit outburst as the Braves pounded the Texas Rangers 15-1 on Friday night.
Sale (10-6) became the 27th major leaguer to reach 2,700 career strikeouts when he ...
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