Sale will start Game 1 of the ALCS against the Astros on Friday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Sale struggled in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Rays and allowed five runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two in one inning. However, the southpaw will still take the mound to begin the ALCS, while Nate Eovaldi will start Game 2 on Saturday.