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Joey Votto today underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to repair the torn medial meniscus in his left knee. The procedure was performed by Dr. Timothy Kremchek.

Votto is expected to miss 3-4 weeks and has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to yesterday.

His roster spot will be filed by RHP Todd Redmond (#58), who has been recalled from Class AAA Louisville. Redmond was acquired from the Braves on Saturday in exchange for IF Paul Janish. He will be in uniform tonight.

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Delivering tonight’s Official Game Ball will be Meghan Vogel of West Liberty-Salem High School (West Liberty, OH). During the Division III state final track meet earlier this year, Meghan displayed a notable act of sportsmanship when she carried an injured runner across the finish line, despite facing disqualification per race rules. For more information on her story:

http://espn.go.com/high-school/track-and-xc/story/_/id/8010251/high-school-runner-carries-fallen-opponent-finish-line

And serving as tonight’s Honorary Captain of the Game will be Cincinnati’s own Adrien “The Problem” Broner, WBO Junior Lightweight Champion. Adrien will defend his title against Vicente Escobedo on Saturday night at US Bank Arena. As a professional fighter Broner owns a 23-0 record, with 19 wins coming by way of knockout. The fight will be shown on HBO’s Boxing After Dark at 10PM that evening.

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REDS MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH
Pensacola’s Barnhart, Partch Earn June Honors

CINCINNATI – Class AA Pensacola C Tucker Barnhart and RHP Curtis Partch have been named the Cincinnati Reds’ Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month for June.

Barnhart, 21, in 19 games with Class A Bakersfield last month led all Reds qualifying hitters in batting average (.382). He also ranked among the California League leaders in hitting (T4th) and on-base percentage (.455, T6th) in June.

In 64 games overall this season between Bakersfield and Pensacola, Barnhart is hitting .272 with 4 home runs and 23 RBI.

The Indianapolis, Indiana native was selected by the Reds in 10th round of the 2009 first-year player draft out of the Brownsburg (IN) High School. Prior to the 2012 season, Barnhart was rated by Baseball America as the best defensive catcher in the Reds organization

“Being named player of the month is a big honor,” Barnhart said. “It’s the first time I’ve had that happen in my career. I worked my butt off all off-season, and it’s good to see that it’s paid off.”

Partch, 25, didn’t allow a run in 18.1 innings in June, posting a 1-0 record with 17 strikeouts and just 5 walks. He converted all 4 save opportunities to rank T2nd in the organization and T7th in the Southern League.

In 2012, Partch ranks sixth among all Reds Farmhands in saves with 7.

The 6-4, 230-pound reliever was selected by the Reds in the 26th round of the 2007 first-year player draft out of Merced Junior College in Merced, California.

“I feel honored the Reds picked me for pitcher of the month and would like to thank Tom Brown and Jim Riggleman for helping me in the transition from a starting pitcher to a reliever,” Partch said.

Pensacola Manager Jim Riggleman said: “Both are very deserving of this honor. It’s great to have these two talented players with us here in Pensacola. In the limited time we have seen Tucker, it’s obvious why he was so deserving of this award. He’s a hard-working guy behind the plate and is constantly striving to get better in every facet of the game. Curtis has made huge strides this season and has pitched himself into a position to be one of our reliable go-to guys in the back of the bullpen. This is a reflection of his dedication and the improvements he has made throughout the season.”

A big thanks to Reds Media Relations intern Dave Lubich, who’s been doing a fantastic job with the bulk of the farm report..

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Since it’s been oppressively hot here in Reds Land, how about a “cool” name from Reds history…

It appears ol’ Icicle and the infamous D.B. Cooper did business with the same “photographer.”

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Don’t forget to buy your Reds TweetUp ticket today!

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Expect good news

Jamie

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More notes from Zach “@Bongreatness” Bonkowski…

Today is the 10th annual Reds Rookie Success League Day at Great American Ball Park.  Today one-thousand kids and volunteer coaches from the Reds Community Fund’s original outreach program will celebrate another successful season by enjoying the game.  The RRSL is a free, coed, character-building baseball program which now takes place in five locations that includes Cincinnati, Butler County, Clermont County, Dayton & Louisville.  Today the RRSL kids will participate in a pregame parade, special ceremony & ceremonial first pitch. 

Great Clips will be set up in the Fan Zone for their “Charity Cuts” program, which will benefit the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum today.  Great Clips professionals will be giving hair cuts in exchange for a donation (suggested to be $10 minimum) to the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum.

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Dodgers legend Maury Wills offers some high praise for Billy Hamilton in today’s Farm Report.

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More notes from Zach “@Bongreatness” Bonkowski…

Tonight is the first of two “Police & Fire Appreciation Nights” taking place at Great American Ball Park this season.  As part of these festivities we will have:
• Welcome and salute to all members of our Police & Fire Departments
• A ceremonial first pitch by Cincinnati Police Chief James E. Craig
• A ceremonial first pitch by firefighter Tom Voellmecke Captain of Engine Company 29 in the West End
• A Moment of Silence to honor all fallen members of the Police & Fire Departments
• The National Anthem will be sung by Firefighter Bennyce Hamilton
• Game Ball Delivery by Detective Brian Fuller of the Covington Police Department
• Honorary Captain will be Chief Deputy Sean Donovan of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department

Also during pregame ceremonies tonight Reds outfielder/third baseman Todd Frazier will receive the “Save-A-Life” Award from Dr. Henry Heimlich.  Dr. Heimlich, who invented the Heimlich Maneuver in 1974, would like to recognize Frazier for his heroic efforts in saving the life of a diner who was choking in a Pittsburgh restaurant earlier this year on May 29th.  Dr. Heimlich is a Cincinnati native currently living in Hyde Park.

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The following is a list of 2012 Reds draftees who’ve signed with the club.