- Chris Sale, who started two days earlier, stepped in as the closer and recorded the final four outs — including a strikeout of Bryce Harper — to seal the Braves' Wild Card win.
- Manager Walt Weiss called Sale a “warrior” and “one of the best,” praising his leadership and willingness to step up without being asked.
- Despite a rotation banged up by injuries, depth pieces like Ray Kerr (3 1/3 scoreless innings) helped Atlanta advance.
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