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Braves manager Walt Weiss ejected for arguing balk call against Yankees

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Braves manager Walt Weiss ejected for arguing balk call against Yankees

Summary

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees on August 8. Weiss was arguing a balk called on pitcher Chris Sale after Yankees rookie Spencer Jones reached third base following a triple. The balk resulted in Jones scoring, giving the Yankees a 3-2 lead. Sale objected to the call before Weiss intervened, leading to his expulsion from the game.

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By the Numbers

•Walt Weiss was ejected in the fifth inning
•Chris Sale was called for a balk by Dan Merzel
•Spencer Jones scored after reaching third base
•The Yankees took a 3-2 lead after the balk
•Sale contested the call before Weiss was thrown out

Latest Updates

1:26 AMAtlanta Journal Constitution — Sale’s balk turning point of Braves’ loss to Yankees - AJC.com
10:30 PMESPN — Braves manager Weiss tossed for arguing balk call
8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Braves manager Walt Weiss tossed for arguing after Chris Sale called for balk vs. Yankees

What they're saying

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Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees on Saturday for arguing a balk charged to ace Chris Sale. With one out and New York rookie Spencer Jones on third following a triple, Sale was called for a balk by plate umpire Dan Merzel. It was the third career balk for Sale, who appeared to have a slight hitch in his leg before starting his motion.
— Yahoo Sportsby LARRY FLEISHER

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Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected after a game-changing balk was called on pitcher Chris Sale in a 5-4 loss to the Yankees on Saturday.
— Atlanta Journal Constitutionby Chad Bishop