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Walt Weiss ejected as Braves face Yankees in ongoing game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:43 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Walt Weiss ejected as Braves face Yankees in ongoing game

Summary

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected from Saturday's game against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning. The ejection followed Weiss's reaction to a balk call against Braves pitcher Chris Sale, which allowed a Yankees runner to score. The Yankees currently lead the game 3-2 as the teams enter the sixth inning of their weekend series. This marks Weiss's first ejection as a manager. Social media has been active with reactions to his dismissal.

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By the Numbers

•Weiss ejected after arguing a balk call in the fifth inning.
•Chris Sale balked, allowing a Yankees runner to score.
•Yankees lead Braves 3-2 in the sixth inning.
•This is Weiss's first ejection as Braves manager.
•Game is part of a weekend series with the Yankees.

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11:43 PMYahoo Sports — MLB World Reacts to Walt Weiss Ejection in Braves-Yankees Game

What they're saying

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The Atlanta Braves are currently taking on the New York Yankees in a weekend series. The Yanks took game one of the series by a score of 3-2, and Saturday’s game features a strong pitching matchup between Gerrit Cole and Chris Sale. At the moment of me producing this piece, the Yankees lead the Braves […] The post MLB World Reacts to Walt Weiss Ejection in Braves-Yankees Game appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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