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Rockies’ manager Bud Black ejected in series opener against Los Angeles Dodgers

Rockies’ manager Bud Black earned his second ejection of the season on Friday in the series opener against the Dodgers at Coors Field after arguing a balk call with the home plate umpire.

With one out and runners on first and second in the fifth inning, reliever Chris Rusin was called for a balk by Andy Fletcher on a faked pickoff move to second base in which Rusin did not make a throw.

Catcher Chris Butera was incensed with the call, as was Black. The skipper began shouting at Fletcher from the dugout; the umpire then motioned for Black to stay put, and as soon as he came out onto the field, Fletcher tossed him.