Chris Sale already had thrown 97 pitches through eight innings, a full game on the mound for most starters in the majors these days.

It was the end of an era on ESPN on Sunday, as veteran commentator Karl Ravech called his final game for the network giant. He was among the longtime employees laid off by ESPN in the summer, which did not sit well with fans.

The Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers are facing off in the annual Little League Classic on Sunday night. The game is an opportunity for professionals and Little Leaguers to mingle, but Braves ace Chris Sale is skipping at least one tradition.