Votto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs.
The first baseman took Alec Mills deep in the fourth inning. It was his 29th homer of the year and first since Aug. 20. Since hitting two home runs on Aug. 11, the 37-year-old has batted .207 with four long balls and 14 RBI in 26 games.