The Reds ended their five game losing streak this afternoon and they did it behind the stick of Joey Votto.  The first baseman finished the game two for five with a homerun and five RBIs.  Ken Griffey, Jr. also got the bat going and he went two for five with a three run homer.  Votto’s hitting .351 now, which is a testament to how this guy can rake.

Edinson Volquez improved to 2-0 on the season with a nice start.  He gave up just one run on four hits and four walks with seven strikeouts in five innings in the 9-2 win.

So the skid is over and next up will be the Brewers.  Milwaukee sits at 9-6 and it’d be nice if the Reds brought them down to earth this weekend.  Bronson Arroyo gets the nod in the opener against Brewers ace Ben Sheets.

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