In an unexpected turn of events, Atlanta Braves star pitcher Chris Sale was ejected once again, this time before the start of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. The incident occurred at Yankee Stadium, a day after Sale was called for a balk during Saturday's game, which contributed to a 5-4 loss. Umpire Dan Merzel, who had also ejected Sale during the last game, dismissed him once more after a verbal altercation that took place as the teams were preparing for the match. Center fielder Michael Harris II, who went on to secure a winning hit in the 10th inning, witnessed the ejection but did not see the exchange between Sale and Merzel directly. The balk was called due to Sale's failure to declare his intention to pitch from the windup before striking out José Caballero, as stated by crew chief Dan Bellino following Saturday's game. This was Sale's fourth career ejection, with the previous one occurring in August 2019 while he was playing for Boston against the Yankees. Despite the controversy, Sale has had a successful season with the Braves, boasting a 2.20 ERA in 21 starts and a record of 12-7. The ongoing controversy surrounding Sale's actions could potentially impact the team's performance moving forward.