Braves ace Chris Sale ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before start of game against Yankees
A pre-game ejection has left the Atlanta Braves without their ace pitcher for a crucial matchup against the New York Yankees.
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Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before the start of Sunday's game against the Yankees. The ejection comes a day after a disputed balk call in a game against the same team. The circumstances surrounding the ejection are not yet clear.
The Braves will have to adjust their pitching strategy for the game. The stakes are high for both teams. The Yankees are looking to secure a series win, while the Braves are aiming to avoid a sweep.
The ejection of Sale adds an unexpected twist to the game, potentially impacting the outcome. The Braves will need to rely on their bullpen, which has been performing well this season. The Yankees, meanwhile, will look to capitalize on the absence of their top pitcher.
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Who reported it (8)
- Braves' Chris Sale ejected before game sees first pitch for yelling at umpire over Saturday balk call Fox News · 4h ago
- MLB World Reacts to Chris Sale Ejection in Braves-Yankees Game Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Braves manager Walt Weiss says plate umpire Dan Merzel made a terrible balk call on Chris Sale AP News · 4h ago
- Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before start of game against New York Yankees Hartford Courant · 4h ago
- Why Braves ace Chris Sale was ejected from Sunday's game USA Today · 7h ago
- Braves’ Chris Sale somehow gets ejected from Yankees clash before it even starts Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- A day after disputed balk call, Sale gets ejected before finale vs. Yankees MLB.com · 7h ago
- Braves ace Chris Sale ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before start of game against Yankees AP News · 7h ago
Quick answers
Who ejected Chris Sale?
Umpire Dan Merzel ejected Chris Sale before the start of Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Why was Chris Sale ejected?
The reason for Chris Sale's ejection is not yet clear. The ejection comes a day after a disputed balk call in a game against the same team.
How will the Braves adjust their pitching strategy?
The Braves will need to rely on their bullpen, which has been performing well this season.
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