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Mattingly ejected for arguing Kershaw's balk

MILWAUKEE -- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was ejected in the third inning Monday night for arguing with first-base umpire Paul Emmel after a balk call on Clayton Kershaw.

Kershaw appeared to have picked opposing pitcher Kyle Lohse off first base, but Emmel called a balk. Although arguing a balk is grounds for immediate ejection, Kershaw walked toward Emmel, they exchanged words, and Emmel moved toward Kershaw, with first baseman Adrian Gonzalez stepping in front of Emmel.