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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.

Friday, August 16, 2019

Reds Have Joey Votto And Jesse Winker's Back



The Reds are already playing short-handed with Amir Garrett serving the fifth game of his eight-game suspension for charging the Pittsburgh Pirates' bench.

Joey Votto missed the series opener against the Cardinals on Thursday night with a strained lower back..  Josh VanMeter has taken his place at firstbase.  As of game time it was not clear if he would be available in the second game of the series against Adam Wainwright.  Votto is a .333 hitter against Wainwright with three home runs and nine RBI in 51 at bats.  VanMeter has never faced Wainwright.

Jesse Winker has a strained upper back.  He will be replaced by Phillip Ervin, who sports a .348  average.  Ervin is hitting .262 against right-handed pitchers and .468 against left-handers.  Winker is 1-for-6 against Wainwright but the hit was a home run.

It is also unclear if  Winker will be available for the game.

If neither Winker or Votto can play, the Reds' bench will be Jose Peraz, Kyle Farmer and two-way player Michael Lorenzen.  No would be available without Votto and Winker.

The Reds start play 6-1/2 games out of both the Central Division lead and the second wild card playoff spot.










Posted by Gary Schatz at 4:55 PM

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