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Joey Votto foresees aliens, World Series championship in Cincinnati Reds' future

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is going viral for his recent social media comment.

The MLB's Instagram account asked followers to comment with their "boldest" National League Central predictions for the season, and Votto had the boldest of them all.

"Extra terrestrials arrive on earth, April 15th," the six-time All-Star wrote. "The 12-2 Reds and the rest of the planet learn from, communicate with, and befriend our alien friends. This process takes 5 months. Play resumes in October. The Reds sweep the playoffs and are World Series champs."

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"Side note: the aliens ask if I would like to accompany them on their ship back to their (planet).