Joseph Daniel Votto was in rare form last night. The Cincinnati Reds first baseman and future Hall of Famer belted two home runs last night and willed his team to a comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. By the fifth inning, with his game-tying solo shot, Joey Votto had recorded three home runs in as many at-bats.
What Votto is doing this season cannot be overlooked. At age 38, the six-time All-Star is carrying this team on his back. While Votto is a team-first guy, there’s no denying that he is the reason Cincinnati is even in position to make a run at the postseason.