Archer, who had been 0-4 in his previous six starts, picked up his first win since June 23. He allowed six hits and walked one while striking out seven in his outing, giving up a run in the third and seventh innings.
"Fastball command," said Archer when asked what was working Tuesday night. "Again, everybody talks about my slider and stuff. But it all stems from fastball command. Honestly, I didn't feel like I had my best slider. But I was able to use it in situations. I relied heavily on my fastball."
Sale struck out nine batters in 5 1/3 innings, his most since he struck out 10 on July 11.