Votto's blast not enough to slow Cardinals

Joey Votto blasts a three-run shot to left field, plating Zack Cozart and Eugenio Suarez to put the Reds on the boardOverall, the Cardinals hit six homers in the game. It's the most homers they have hit at the current Busch Stadium since it opened in 2006. It was also the most homers the Reds' pitching staff has allowed since giving up six to the Pirates on April 14, 2014. On April 16, 2006, the Reds and Cardinals combined to hit seven homers to establish the single-game record at the ballpark.

Cardinals starter Carlos Martinez pitched seven innings and allowed three earned runs and six hits with one walk and six strikeouts for the victory. The Cardinals have won six of their last seven…