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Monday, June 19, 2006

Joey Votto named Southern League hitter of the week

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Joey Votto, Chattanooga
.519 (14-27), 5 R, 4 2B, 0 3B, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 1 BB, 6 SO, 0 SB, 1.111 SLG
Votto collected five multi-hit games this week, and has hit in eight straight overall. The highlight of his current hot streak came on Sunday, as he went 3-for-5 with two home runs to lead the Lookouts to an 8-7 win over Tennessee. The victory clinched the first-half North Division title for Chattanooga. Votto hit four home runs and four doubles on the week, and leads the Southern League in both categories.