Votto helps Reds to win over Cubs, Braves defeat Mets Thursday

Joey Votto homered for the sixth straight game in the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Votto’s six consecutive games with a home run is a Reds franchise record. The Reds begin a weekend series at the New York Mets tonight with the next Reds on Radio broadcast Sunday afternoon with pregame at 11:40 am on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.

The Cubs begin a weekend series this evening at the Washington Nationals.

Elsewhere in the National League

Austin Riley homered for his third straight game as the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 6-3, splitting the four game series. The Braves welcome the Milwaukee Brewers for the weekend beginning this evening.

Following an off day, the St. Louis Cardinals open a weekend Interleague series this evening hosting the Minnesota Twins.