Sale (2-2) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out 11 over eight innings in Tuesday's 5-2 win over Baltimore.
Sale was dominant yet again, reaching double-digit strikeouts for a fifth straight stars. It was also the third outing in a row where he lasted eight innings. He also put himself squarely in the middle of the brewing rivalry with Baltimore when his first pitch to Manny Machado was a 97-mph fastball behind his knees. The left-hander's message-sending pitch set off warnings to both teams and some jawing back and forth. Through it all, Sale remained focused and delivered an ace-like performance.