CHICAGO – Joey Votto told people at the end of last season that his adjustments at the plate would lead to big results this season.
He repeated it throughout the offseason. He remained confident in spring training. He kept the faith when he was out for a month with a broken thumb.
So, no, he’s not surprised by how well he’s hitting. It’s just everybody else left in awe. Votto hit two solo home runs in Tuesday’s 7-4 victory against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. If that wasn’t enough, he made arguably his best defensive play of the season to save a run.