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Votto's big bat helps Reds to fifth straight win

Associated Press

Friday, September 25, 2009

HOUSTON -- Rookie right-hander Matt Maloney says run support makes a big difference in the way he pitches. And the Cincinnati Reds gave him plenty of that Friday night as Joey Votto drove in four runs with a homer and a double and the Reds won their fifth straight, 10-4 over the Houston Astros. Jay Bruce had a homer and double and Juan Francisco went 3 for 5 for the Reds who have won 9 of 11 and 22 of 32. Maloney (2-4) won his second straight after opening his major league career with four st ...

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