articleThe Brief Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale was ejected in New York on Sunday before throwing a single pitch. Umpires tossed Sale after a heated exchange following a controversial balk call from the previous game. Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before throwing a pitch in Sunday's 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees, following an argument stemming from a balk penalty called a day earlier. What we know:Sale began yelling at umpire Dan Merzel as the officiating crew walked past the Atlanta dugout before the game started. Despite losing their starting pitcher before first pitch, Atlanta secured a 2-1 victory in 10 innings thanks to an RBI single by center fielder Michael Harris II.