ST. LOUIS — Reds first baseman Joey Votto was ejected Sunday after the first inning of the Reds game against the Cardinals.
It was the Reds' last game of the season. They ended up losing 4-3. On Saturday, the Reds' hope of heading to the playoffs was crushed when the Cardinals crushed them 15-6.
Votto could be seen having a lengthy conversation with the umpires with manager David Bell in tow before being thrown out of the game.
Joey Votto has been ejected from the game in St. Louis after the first inning. pic.twitter.com/U45NY1wHPe
— Bally Sports Cincinnati (@BallySportsCIN) October 1, 2023
The ejection was Votto's 15th of his career.
After being thrown out, Votto tweeted apologizing for the ejection. He also said the ump was justified in doing so.
"For those that wanted to see me play today, I am sorry," Votto said.
I cannot holler at the umpire from our teams bench. He was completely justified in ejecting me.
— Joey Votto (@JoeyVotto) October 1, 2023
For those that wanted to see me play today, I am sorry.
Sunday's game was also possibly Votto's last game in a Reds uniform. Votto is finishing his $251.5 million, 12-year contract. He has not said whether he intends to play next season.
During Votto's last home game at Great American Ball Park, he received a standing ovation and applause from the crowd before his first at-bat.
