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Braves ace Chris Sale tossed before first pitch in New York
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· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway He was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel prior to throwing a pitch.
Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale was involved in an incident before Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel prior to throwing a pitch. The ejection stemmed from an argument related to a balk penalty called the previous day.
The Braves went on to win the game 2-1. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the argument began with the balk penalty from the day before. For more information on the incident, readers can refer to the original source.
Further details on the ejection and the game are available from the source, including any additional context or information about the argument and the balk penalty.
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Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News ·
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