MLB: Reds lose to Cubs, Cardinals down Braves

Joey Votto homered for the Cincinnati Reds, who lost 3-1 to the NL Central leading Chicago Cubs last night at Great American Ball Park. The Reds managed only three hits in defeat. Game two of the series is this evening with pregame at 5:10 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.

The Atlanta Braves lost 14-3 to the St. Louis Cardinals at SunTrust Park. Atlanta had just three hits and saw its three-game winning streak end while the Redbirds snapped a three game losing streak. Game two of the series is tonight.