PHOENIX -- D-backs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. was ejected for the second time this year when home-plate umpire Mark Ripperger gave him the heave-ho for arguing a called third strike in the eighth inning of Thursday night's 7-6 loss to Atlanta.
Souza was unhappy with the final two strike calls on sinkers thrown by Braves left-hander Jonny Venters.
"I didn't think I said anything that was warranted to get ejected, and obviously in that situation, I'm not trying to get ejected," Souza said.