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Chris Sale threw a 100 mph fastball during his shutout victory over the Dodgers on August 28, 2026, marking his first triple-digit fastball since 2018. He struck out 11 batters and became the sixth pitcher aged 37 or older to achieve 10 or more strikeouts without allowing a walk in a shutout. Sale currently holds a 2.06 ERA this season.
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Chris Sale threw a 100 mph fastball during his shutout victory over the Dodgers on August 28, 2026, marking his first triple-digit fastball since 2018. He struck out 11 batters and became the sixth pitcher aged 37 or older to achieve 10 or more strikeouts without allowing a walk in a shutout. Sale currently holds a 2.06 ERA this season.
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