Sale Ejected Before Game Over Balk | Atlanta Braves News

Atlanta Braves News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

Chris Sale got tossed from a game before the first pitch — not for pitching, but for arguing from the dugout about a balk call from the previous day that shifted momentum and sparked outrage. The same umpire who made the controversial call on Saturday also ejected Sale on Sunday, capturing his fiery reaction on camera. Manager Walt Weiss had already been ejected over the same call, calling it “terrible,” while Sale stayed silent after Saturday’s game — until Sunday, when his frustration erupted. It’s a wild reminder that baseball drama can simmer and boil over long after the final out. Listen…