Joey Votto hit his 300th career home run and doubled twice, leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Chicago Cubs 8-6 on Friday night. The Reds won for the third time in four games after losing seven in a row. The Cubs have lost six of their last seven. The teams meet again this afternoon with airtime at 2:40 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere in the National League
The St. Louis Cardinals opened a weekend series at Pittsburgh with a 7-3 win over the Pirates. The teams meet again this evening at PNC Park.
Interleague action saw the Toronto Blue Jays down the Atlanta Braves 13-5. The teams play again tonight in Dunedin, FL.