Joey Votto belts homer in ninth in win over Cubs

Joey Votto (1B - TOR)

The Reds defeated the Cubs on Wednesday by the score of 7-4. The big blow was a three-run home run by Joey Votto in the ninth inning. Votto finished 2-for-5 and continues his hot hitting. He's now batting .316 for the season.

Fantasy Impact
Votto would be a strong MVP candidate if the Reds were in contention. He has 27 home runs, 29 doubles, 116 walks, an on-base percentage of .457 and OPS of 1.025.