Chris Sale shines on mound, Braves blank Padres to close twin bill

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Chris Sale threw seven shutout innings to log his third straight scoreless start and the host Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 on Monday to earn a split of a doubleheader while ending a four-game losing streak.

The Padres overcame a five-run deficit in the first game of the twin bill to defeat the Braves 6-5.

Sale (7-1) allowed five hits, did not walk a batter and