The Atlanta Braves reigning Cy Young Award winner has the recent precedent for pushing for a Cy Young after a rocky start to the season

Chris Sale, who was named the National League's best pitcher in 2024, struck out 11 over a dominant seven innings as the Milwaukee Brewers dropped a 7-1 decision to the Atlanta Braves on Monday night, June 9 at American Family Field.

The Atlanta Braves were unable to win two in a row after dropping Tuesday’s contest against the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1.Grant Holmes got the start and allowed three of Milwaukee’s runs. Offensively, the Braves outhit the Brewers 8-6, but they were only able to plate a run in the fifth, courtesy of Ronald Acuña Jr.’s RBI single.