Sale Ejected Before Pitching | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Chris Sale got tossed from a game he wasn’t even scheduled to pitch in, erupting at the umpire before the first pitch over a balk call that cost the Braves a run — and sparked a chain reaction including the manager’s ejection. Though it was only his third balk ever, Sale’s failure to declare his windup motion led to the call, and despite being ejected after six innings and giving up three runs, he still helped the Braves win the series finale from the sidelines. A fiery moment that underscores how small calls can ignite big rivalries — and why even legends must play by the rules. Listen in…