The Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
Joey Votto clubbed his 9th homer of the season in the Bottom of the 1st, a 3-run honker that put the Cincinnati Reds ahead early and looked at the time like the would-be big knock of the game. Of course, that's not what happened, as the Pittsburgh Pirates' offense proceeded to beat around Cincinnati pitching from that point forward.
Votto finished 1 for 2 with said dinger, said 3 ribbies, and added a pair of walks for good measure. He now owns a .