Sale Strikes out 10 in 14th Win and Braves Hit 3 HRs to Rout Angels 11–3

Nolan Schanuel (18) of the Los Angeles Angels slides home to score a run ahead of the throw to Travis d'Arnaud (16) of the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning in Anaheim, Calif., on August 17, 2024. Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Chris Sale struck out 10 in his 14th win and Marcell Ozuna went 3 for 3 with an early three-run homer as the Atlanta Braves blew out the Los Angeles Angels 11–3 on Saturday night, August 17.

Whit Merrifield and Ramón Laureano also went deep for the Braves, who improved to 5–3 since a six-game losing streak. They remained a game ahead of the New York Mets for the final National League playoff berth.