Joey Votto continues to show why he won the NL MVP last season and continues to hit and get on base.
Votto hit a three-run home run off Yovani Gallardo in the first inning. He added an RBI single in the sixth inning and the Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 in 10 innings.
Drew Stubbs had two hits and scored three runs, including his game winning shot to centerfield to provide the margin of victory. Jay Bruce showed signs of putting things together with three hits. Dusty Baker moved him to the second spot in the lineup to allow him to get better pitches to hit. Brandon Phillips, who provided all the offense on Tuesday night, singled in a run from the cleanup spot.
Sam LeCure started and held his own. He pitched 4 1/3 innings and allowed three earned runs. Six relievers got worked after him.
Aroldis Chapman got his second win. Chapman pitched out of a bases loaded jam in the eighth and a scoreless ninth. He has not allowed an earned run this season.
Francisco Cordero saved the game his fourth in as many chances. He moved past Jason Isringhausen for 22nd on the All-time list with 294. He will tie Hall of Famer, Bruce Sutter, when he gets to 300.
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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