You’d think every pro athlete out there would have the same response to a fan or anyone telling them they’re trying to win a bet.
They would not care!
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto — who has been known to troll opposing fans in his terrific career — sort of went that route, but he was playful about it with a bettor who turns out to work for Bleacher Report. Greg Ivory asked Votto at pre-game batting practice before the vet faced the San Francisco Giants if there would be any first-inning runs, because he had a no-run first-inning (NRFI) bet.
He had another exchange with Votto, who was in the on-deck circle before he … smacked a dinger, ruining that NRFI bet:
Joey Votto is NOT about that sports betting life 😂@br_betting
(via @Greggg_Ivory) pic.twitter.com/j77c80WAZi
— Bleacher Report MLB (@BR_MLB) April 14, 2021
Yeah, Joey Votto couldn't care less about the NRFI 😠pic.twitter.com/ieiSQAhWIj
— br_betting (@br_betting) April 14, 2021
Joey Votto really ruined the NRFI…
Unreal 😅
(via @Reds)pic.twitter.com/n8TJGn6R7p
— br_betting (@br_betting) April 14, 2021
Amazing. Almost as good as the time last week Pete Alonso was reminded of the Mets and Phillies over/under right before he went yard.
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