Chris Sale allowed only three hits in six innings to earn his 11th win, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.
Sale (11-3) tied Kansas City's Seth Lugo for the most wins in the majors. It is Sale's most wins since finishing 12-4 in 2018 with the Boston Red Sox. Sale recorded nine strikeouts while allowing one run.
The Giants were held to four hits off Sale and three relievers.
Austin Riley hit a two-run double in the fifth.
Sale needed only six pitches to retire the Giants in order in the first, setting the stage for his strong start.