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Joey Votto, Jesse Winker both out of Cincinnati Reds lineup with back tightness

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The Reds were missing two hitters in their lineup Friday because of back tightness. Joey Votto was dealing with lower back tightness and Jesse Winker was sidelined with upper back tightness.

Reds manager David Bell was hopeful that both players would be available off the bench. Votto was scratched before Thursday's game with lower back tightness and did not take on-field batting practice Friday.

Winker felt “a little back spasm” when he woke up earlier this week in Washington D.