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Chris Sale K's nine, 08/23/2023
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Chris Sale, Red Sox Have Reasons for Optimism After Strong First Start - Sports Illustrated
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Red Sox playoff hopes look dashed after Astros complete demoralizing sweep
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Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale will miss rest of season after fracturing his wrist in bicycle accident
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BSJ Game Report: Nationals 10, Red Sox 7 - Boston home runs too late after pitching collapse
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Boston Red Sox Provide Game-Changing Injury Update on Left-Hander Chris Sale - Fastball
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Three takeaways: Rangers welcome back big bats vs. Red Sox in crucial series win
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Red Sox poised to get Chris Sale his first Fenway win of 2019
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Chris Sale practically perfect in first game back from injury, Sox defeat Tigers
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Red Sox ace Chris Sale lasts just one inning in ALDS start vs. Rays, serves up grand slam to Jordan Luplow
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Chris Sale - Wikipedia
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Too little, too late from Chris Sale to help save Red Sox' season, but late rally to win eases sting for one night - The Boston Globe
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Red Sox Lineup: Rafael Devers back in lineup for opener of Houston series