CHICAGO – In the first game after the Cincinnati Reds traded for three relievers to boost the bullpen, it was Joey Votto who stole the show.
Votto added to his legend with two more home runs in Wednesday’s 8-2 win against the Chicago Cubs. He’s homered in five straight games. It’s the first time in his career he’s homered multiple times in back-to-back games. His last seven hits are all homers.
Tyler Mahle tossed six shutout innings. Bullpen newcomers Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson followed with two scoreless and drama-free frames. All great signs as the Reds try to make a playoff run in the final two months of the season.