» PHOTOS: Votto’s home run streak
Only three players have hit home runs in eight straight games: Ken Griffey Jr. (1993), Don Mattingly (1987) and Dale Long (1956). Votto will get a chance to tie them on Saturday in New York City.
In addition to Votto, Griffey Jr., Mattingly and Long, these players have homered in seven straight games: Kendrys Morales (2018); Kevin Mench (2006); Barry Bonds (2004); and Jim Thome (2002).
Votto set a Reds record with a home run in his sixth straight game Thursday. Eight Reds had homered in five straight games.
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