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Murphy ejected after balk call is reversed

DENVER -- The Padres were having a terribly difficult time scoring runs on Sunday against Rockies' starting pitcher Chris Rusin, though for a moment in the sixth inning, it looked like they would get one.

With the Rockies leading 1-0, Rusin loaded the bases with two outs in the inning. That's when he was called for a balk while facing Jedd Gyorko.

Derek Norris, who singled with two outs, trotted home for what appeared to be the game-tying run.

Only it wasn't.

The umpire crew conferred in the middle of the infield and quickly overturned the call, much to the chagrin of Padres interim manager Pat Murphy, who argued the call.