10, 2012. The run of success likely makes the uncertainly of Joey Votto easier to stomach. The 2010 NL MVP could be headed to the disabled list with a strained left thigh, though the club is waiting for Monday’s test results before making a decision on its first baseman. Votto has missed the last two games, including Monday’s meet women 9-3 series-opening win. Jay Bruce, filling in at first base, homered for a second straight game after going 0 for 21 over his previous six. He made an error in his first game at first since high school, but his manager saw enough to keep him in the infield if need be. “I thought he did a terrific job,” Bryan Price told MLB’s official website. “Again, it says a lot about our guys that are willing to do what it takes to create a situation where we have a better chance to win the game.” Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo , meanwhile, homered for the fourth time in five games against Cincinnati. Rizzo is batting .367 against the Reds this season, but that could be tough to keep up with All-Star Johnny Cueto on the mound for Game 1.
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