Chris Sale ejected before game against Yankees
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Key Points:
- Chris Sale was upset about being charged with a balk by umpire Merzel during the Braves' 5-4 loss to the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, leading to a confrontation before the next game.
- The balk call occurred in the fifth inning when Sale twitched his right leg before declaring he would throw from the windup, allowing the Yankees to score a run.
- Braves manager Walt Weiss argued the call and was ejected, marking his first ejection as the team's manager.
- Crew chief Dan Bellino explained that Sale, as a hybrid pitcher, is required by rule to declare his pitching motion, unlike traditional pitchers.
- Sale was ejected for the fourth time in his career but the first time in a game he did not pitch, with his last ejection occurring seven years ago at Yankee Stadium.
