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Reds' Joey Votto mum on tantrum, no suspension yet

CINCINNATI - Reds star Joey Votto isn’t saying much about his home plate tantrum.

Votto turned 32 on Thursday and was in the starting lineup against St. Louis, a day after his volatile argument with umpire Bill Welke during Cincinnati’s 5-4 loss to Pittsburgh.

“I’m not going to talk about the exchange last night,” he said.

The Canadian first baseman said he hadn’t been contacted by Major League Baseball about a possible penalty. Any decision would likely come Friday.

“No, I haven’t heard anything from the league, and yes, I am in today’s starting lineup,” Votto said.