"He was sick as a dog. We didn't even know if he was going to be able to make that start. I was hoping to get three innings out of him. In the best-case scenario, maybe four."
"You're not going to have your best stuff every time. I really try to raise my focus on that day. Reaching for more stuff when it's not there is not really the way."
"He couldn't keep anything down. He was a mess. It was touch and go before the game. But true to form, he takes the ball and goes out there and gives us six innings with one hit."
Chris Sale pitched six innings, allowing only one hit while battling illness, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 5-1 win against the Athletics. Manager Walt Weiss revealed Sale was severely ill before the game, unsure if he could pitch. Sale's only mistake was a home run allowed in the fourth inning. He emphasized the importance of focus when not at his best. Weiss praised Sale's performance, noting his resilience and ability to deliver despite the circumstances, highlighting Sale's status as a Hall of Famer.
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