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Returning to Friday's lineup, Joey Votto feels 'obligation' to play in each Reds game

Injured Reds outfielder Scott Schebler, out with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, talks about rehabbing from his injury. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer

Back in Friday’s lineup after missing two games, Joey Votto was asked a simple question: Why is it so important to him that he’s in the lineup every day?

Feeling the effects of a pitch to his knee last weekend, Votto tried to play through the pain even if he had an apparent limp.

When he sat, it was the first time he didn’t play in back-to-back games since June 2016.