Atlanta Braves Pitcher Chris Sale Ejected Before Yankees Game
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before a game against the New York Yankees in New York on Sunday. This occurred a day after Sale was called for a balk that allowed a run to…
Houston, TX, August 9, 2026 —
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel prior to Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees in New York.
The ejection occurred one day after Sale was involved in an incident where he was called for a balk. This call allowed a run to score, which subsequently led to an argument with Merzel. The dispute resulted in the ejection of manager Walt Weiss.
Further details regarding the specific circumstances leading to Sale’s ejection on Sunday were not immediately available. The exact nature of the interaction between Sale and Merzel that prompted the decision remains undisclosed.
The Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees were scheduled to play at the time of the ejection.
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