Chris Sale ejected for arguing balk call during Braves-Yankees game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:51 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Chris Sale was ejected before the Braves-Yankees game on August 9, 2026, after arguing a balk call made the previous day. The call, which occurred in the fifth inning, allowed the Yankees to score and contributed to their 5-4 victory over the Braves. With Sale not scheduled to pitch in the finale, he continued to voice his frustration from the dugout, leading to his ejection by umpire Dan Bellino. This marks the fourth ejection of Sale's career, with his last occurring in August 2019 while with the Boston Red Sox.
- •Chris Sale ejected on August 9, 2026, for arguing said balk call.
- •Balk call occurred during a game on August 8, allowing Yankees to score.
- •Yankees defeated Braves 5-4 in that game, impacting standings.
- •Sale has been ejected four times in his MLB career, last in 2019.
- 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Sale got ejected after still arguing controversial balk call 1 day later
"Chris Sale was really not ready to just let his balk call go without a fight.
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