Braves' Chris Sale Set to Face Yankees' Gerrit Cole After Extra Rest

Chris Sale is scheduled to pitch for the Atlanta Braves against the New York Yankees on Saturday, following an extended rest period. This will be Sale's first appearance since July 29, as the Braves look to bounce back after a recent loss to the Yankees.

The Braves had their eight-game winning streak halted when they lost 3-2 to the Yankees, with Raisel Iglesias giving up two runs in the ninth inning. Austin Riley and Matt Olson contributed offensively, with Olson tying for the National League lead in home runs.

Sale, who has a record of 12-6 and a 2.08 ERA this season, has performed well with extra rest, achieving an 11-5 record and a 1.68 ERA. He faces Gerrit Cole, who has a 3.42 ERA, in what will be their third matchup. Cole is looking to secure his third consecutive win since returning from surgery.