Votto hits 2nd HR of game, connects in 14th to win
Source: The Oklahoman - Aug 28, 2011 at 7:18 PM
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto led off the 14th inning with his second home run of the game, lifting the Cincinnati Reds over the Washington Nationals 5-4 Sunday.
Reds pinch-hitter Yonder Alonso opened the ninth with a home run off Drew Storen, making it 4-all.
Votto hit a full-count pitch from Collin Balester (1-3) into the left-field bleachers to push the Reds over .500 for the first time since July 3.
His second career game-ending homer sent the Nationals to a sixth straight loss, tying their season high.
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