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Braves manager Walt Weiss tossed for arguing after Chris Sale called for balk vs. Yankees

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees for arguing a balk charged to ace Chris Sale
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss argues with home plate umpire Dan Merzel and gets ejected during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss argues with home plate umpire Dan Merzel and gets ejected during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
By LARRY FLEISHER – Associated Press
1 hour ago

NEW YORK (AP) — 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. Jones scored to give the Yankees a 3-2 lead.

Sale approached Merzel to contest the call before Weiss rushed out of the dugout to continue the argument and prevent the left-hander from getting tossed. Weiss took his cap off and fiercely argued with Merzel before he was thrown out.

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