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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 9, 2026Miami-Dade

Umpire Dan Merzel ejects Braves pitcher Chris Sale before game against Yankees

Umpire Dan Merzel ejected Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale prior to the start of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. The ejection occurred one day after Sale was penalized for a balk that resulted in a run.

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Why It Matters

The ejection removes a starting pitcher from a professional baseball game, impacting the team's roster availability and game strategy for that specific contest.

Key Facts

  • Umpire Dan Merzel ejected Chris Sale before the start of the game.
  • The game was between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees.
  • The ejection occurred on Sunday.
  • Chris Sale was called for a balk in the previous day's game that resulted in a run.

Who's Mentioned

personSpencer Jones“Rookie player who scored on a balk”organizationAtlanta Braves“Professional baseball team”personWalt Weiss“Atlanta Braves manager”personDan Bellino“Crew chief”other21“Number of starts by Chris Sale”personMike Estabrook“Umpire who ejected Sale in 2019”personMichael Harris II“Atlanta Braves center fielder”personChris Sale“Atlanta Braves pitcher who was ejected”personDan Merzel“Umpire who ejected Chris Sale”organizationNew York Yankees“Professional baseball team”personJosé Caballero“Player who struck out”personAustin Wells“Player at-bat during the balk call”