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Braves fall to Yankees 5-4 as manager Walt Weiss ejected

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Braves fall to Yankees 5-4 as manager Walt Weiss ejected

Summary

The Atlanta Braves lost 5-4 to the New York Yankees on August 8, 2026, in the Bronx. This marked the second straight defeat of the series, following a 3-2 loss the previous day. A significant moment occurred when Braves pitcher Chris Sale was called for a balk that allowed a Yankees runner to score, prompting manager Walt Weiss to intervene, resulting in his ejection. Weiss expressed strong disapproval of the call after the game, stating it was inappropriate at that crucial moment. The Braves aim to rebound in their next game.

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•Braves lose 5-4 in the Bronx against Yankees.
•Walt Weiss ejected following a balk call against Chris Sale.
•Braves lost the series opener 3-2 the previous day.
•Weiss criticized the balk call after the game.
•Braves looking to bounce back in the next game.

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On Saturday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves played the second game of their series with the New York Yankees in the Bronx.After losing 3-2 on Friday, the Braves dropped Saturday’s game by a score of 5-4.Atlanta Braves Manager Makes Brutally Honest StatementDuring the game, Chris Sale was called for a balk that led to manager Walt […] The post Atlanta Braves Manager Makes Brutally Honest Statement After Yankees Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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