An intriguing pitching matchup highlights a late-season day-night doubleheader between the visiting Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.

Atlanta (67-83) rolled to an 11-3 victory in the series opener on Monday.

The Tuesday nightcap will feature Atlanta veteran left-hander Chris Sale (5-5, 2.52 ERA), who will be opposed by 26-year-old MacKenzie Gore (5-14, 4.14).

Both left-handers have missed time this season due to injury.

Sale sustained a left rib cage fracture on June 18, 2025, during a diving play in his start against the New York Mets. He returned on Aug. 30 and is 0-1 with a 2.55 ERA in three starts since coming back. Last time out, he allowed three runs on seven hits over five innings in a loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. He struck out nine and walked one

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