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Chris Sale to start 2021 ALCS Game 1 for Red Sox
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Pitcher Chris Sale to start Game 1 for Boston Red Sox in ALCS against Houston Astros
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Chris Sale will be a starter when he rejoins Boston Red Sox: 'At the top of the game, he's an ace,' Chaim Bloom says
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Chris Sale looks like his old self as Red Sox pull out wild walk-off win - The Athletic
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Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale throws five scoreless innings in 2022 debut
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Red Sox ace Chris Sale makes first MLB start in over 2 years
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Chris Sale looks like his old self as Red Sox pull out wild walk-off win - The Athletic
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Red Sox' Chris Sale Dominates In Latest Rehab Start
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Chris Sale Looks For A Red Sox First Against Astros Lineup
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Chris Sale strikes out 17 against Rockies
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Chris Sale sharp in what could be final tuneup before rejoining Red Sox