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Major League Baseball has suspended Reds first baseman Joey Votto for one game after he bumped an empire on Wednesday, the team announced. 

Votto will serve the suspension Friday night against the White Sox. 

Following a swinging strikeout, Votto threw his helmet on the ground and was yelling at either himself or umpire Chris Conroy. Conroy then ejected him, though Votto didn't initially notice. He grabbed his glove and went to first base for the following half-inning. 

When Votto was notified of his ejection, he ran in a full sprint at Conroy, made contact and became irate. That's what triggered the one-game suspension. 

Votto is hitting .311/.413/.573 with seven home runs this season. 

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