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David Peralta ejected after bat slam, exchange with umpire

Aug 27, 2017, 3:03 PM | Updated: 5:40 pm

David Peralta had a frustrating day at the plate Saturday against the San Francisco Giants, finishing 0-for-4 with a strikeout.

It got more frustrating for the Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder, who struck out in the fifth to cap an 0-for-3 day. He slammed his bat after three quick strikes, which home plate umpire Ron Kulpa took exception to.

After getting a couple words from Kulpa, Peralta turned back around and pointed at him on his way to the dugout. He was quickly tossed.

It seemed that Peralta was ticked off about the strike two call, which was well out of the zone.

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D-backs manager Torey Lovullo went on the field to get an explanation for his player’s ejection, but kept his cool and remained in the game.

Gregor Blanco replaced Peralta in the field.

It was his first career ejection.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Patrick Corbin pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) San Francisco Giants' Chris Stratton pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) San Francisco Giants' Chris Stratton warms up during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence runs down a line drive hit by Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks' Patrick Corbin warms up a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Herrmann, left, goes after a pitch he could not control as San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence bats during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks' Reymond Fuentes (14) reaches first base safely after striking out on a wild pitch as San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey, left, applies a late tag during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) San Francisco Giants' Joe Panik makes an off balance throw to first base to get Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta out during the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta, right, argues with umpire Ron Kulpa, left, after being thrown  out of a baseball game during the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks' J.D. Martinez gestures after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks' J.D. Martinez connects for a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) San Francisco Giants' Chris Stratton (34) walks back to the mound after giving up a home run to Arizona Diamondbacks' J.D. Martinez, left, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake Barrett, right, and catcher Chris Herrmann, left, celebrate after the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence hits the fence as a home run by Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Descalso clears it during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks' J.D. Martinez connects for a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) San Francisco Giants' Matt Cain pauses on the mound after giving up a home run to Arizona Diamondbacks' J.D. Martinez during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks' J.D. Martinez points to the crowd after crossing home plate after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt connects for a three-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt (44) celebrates his three-run home run with Jake Lamb (22) and Gregor Blanco, second from right, as San Francisco Giants catcher Nick Hundley, left, stands at home plate during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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