In a surprising turn of events, Braves ace Chris Sale was ejected before the first pitch of the game against the Yankees, following a heated argument with umpire Dan Merzel over a controversial balk call made the previous day. Sale, who was not scheduled to pitch, expressed his frustration verbally, leading to his expulsion from the game. The incident has sparked considerable reaction across the MLB, with fans and analysts discussing the implications of the ejection and the performance of the Braves, who ultimately lost the series in a close match.