LA Dodgers at Atlanta 7:20 ET
Braves over Dodgers- At the season’s onset these were the two clubs that I expected to battle for the NL pennant and I still believe that these will be the last two standing when the playoffs begin. Atlanta has had a year beset with injuries but the healthy return of Chris Sale (16-3, 2.38 ERA) is keeping the Braves alive. Since June 1 Sale has made 17 starts and has not allowed more than two runs in any start. He has allowed two runs seven times, one run six times and shutout the opposition five times. In 88 innings he has surrendered just 71 hits and has 131 strikeouts. Enough said! Take ATLANTA!