Stephenson, the 25-year-old right-hander, went four innings and allowed three runs on three hits. He struck out four. The Enquirer/John Fay
NEW YORK – Joey Votto expects to play Friday when the Reds open a three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Great American Ball Park.
Votto missed two straight games for the first time since June of 2016 – the aftereffects of a hit-by-pitch Saturday in Washington.
"It's better," Votto said. "I hope to play. Playing every day is important."
That is one of the ultimate truism is baseball. If you can keep your best players healthy, it goes a long way toward a productive season for the ballclub in general.