{
  "id": 12221613,
  "title": "Ace Chris Sale is fully rested for Game 3 against Dodgers, giving Braves their ‘best-case scenario’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ace-chris-sale-is-fully-rested-for-game-3-against-dodgers-giving",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T20:13:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/10/05/ace-chris-sale-is-fully-rested-for-game-3-against-dodgers-giving-braves-their-best-case-scenario"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss faced criticism for his decision to use bullpen starter Ray Kerr in Game 2 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Critics argued that starting Sale would have been the better choice, as he has shown great success when given extra rest. Weiss, however, maintained that a fully rested Sale for Game 3 would provide the best-case scenario for the team. Sale himself agreed to start, stating he felt confident in his ability to perform at a high level. The Braves' bullpen played a key role in their 3-2 victory, allowing only six hits and two runs. In Game 3, Sale is expected to start against Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the 2025 World Series MVP.",
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    "Chris Sale rested for Game 3, providing Braves' best-case scenario.",
    "Sale confident in performance, agreeing to start Game 3.",
    "Sale to face Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 3."
  ],
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ace Chris Sale is fully rested for Game 3 against Dodgers, giving Braves their 'best-case scenario'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ace-chris-sale-is-fully-rested-for-game-3-against-dodgers-giving-12222031",
        "published": "2026-10-05T20:12:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}