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Reds first baseman Votto suspended 1 game, fined for confrontation with umpire

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Cincinnati Reds\' Joey Votto (19) is restrained from umpire Chris Conroy, right, by Reds manager Bryan Price, second from left, and umpire Ted Barrett, center, after Votto bumped Conroy in an altercation during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Pittsburgh. Votto was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

CHICAGO – Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto has been suspended for one game and fined by Major League Baseball for making contact with an umpire during Wednesday night’s 3-0 victory at Pittsburgh.

The Canadian slugger will serve his suspension Friday night against the Chicago White Sox, if the teams play. Rain was forecast.

Votto’s trouble began when he struck out to end the third inning against the Pirates. The Toronto native flung his bat and helmet to the ground. He then said something as he walked to his position and was ejected.

Votto charged umpire Chris Conroy and the two bumped chests before Reds manager Bryan Price intervened.

Votto is batting .311 with seven homers and 18 RBIs in 28 games.

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