VIDEO: Watch All of Chris Sale's 17 K's From Incredible Shutdown Performance Against Rockies

Chris Sale was on his A-game against the Rockies on Tuesday night. After getting off to a slow start this season causing many fans to panic, Sale was in peak form.

Sale struck out 17 in seven innings pitched, easily a career high. It appears as if the left-handed ace is back in stride, which could be hugely important for the Red Sox' hopes of repeating as world champions.

Boston fans were rightfully freaking out early in the season, as the Sox looked like a shell of themselves while the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays raced out to the front of the division. Now, the Sox are exactly where they need to be, even despite a disappointing loss to Colorado in Sale's dominant effort.