Chris Sale Ejected Before First Pitch Against Yankees

Braves ace Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel prior to Sunday's game against the Yankees. The ejection, the fourth of his career, stemmed from lingering frustration over a controversial balk call in the fifth inning of Saturday's contest that allowed a run to score. Despite not being scheduled to pitch on Sunday, Sale confronted the officiating crew before the game, leading to his early exit. The team is currently managing the fallout of the confrontation.