Braves look to Sale into May with sweep of Rockies, return to .500
Briefly

After a rocky start, the Braves have the opportunity to equalize their win-loss record by sweeping the Rockies at Coors Field. Atlanta's success is attributed to significant xwOBA overperformance, while the Rockies struggle with xwOBA underperformance. Chris Sale, set to pitch in the series finale, has seen better days despite a higher-than-expected BABIP against him, and his underlying metrics suggest he could improve. Meanwhile, Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander is in a deep slump with troubling stats, exacerbating Colorado’s pitching woes as they face a potentially resurgent Braves lineup.
The Braves are on the brink of leveling their record at .500 after two easy wins, aided by Chris Sale's pitching against the struggling Rockies.
Chris Sale's peripherals indicate he may rebound from an unfortunate start, suggesting his performance might improve despite a .400 BABIP against.
Chase Dollander, a highly drafted pitcher, faces intense pressure with dismal statistics; a 170 ERA and high home run rate make his situation dire.
The Braves have capitalized on their recent success against the Rockies, with key players performing well, setting them up for a potential sweep.
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