Joey Votto Scheduled to Play for Dragons Tonight

Dayton, Ohio-Cincinnati Reds all-star first baseman Joey Votto is scheduled to play for the Dayton Dragons tonight in the Dragons final home game of the 2012 season at Fifth Third Field. Game time is 7:00 p.m. as the Dragons host the Great Lakes Loons.

Votto's appearance tonight will be his third for the Dragons this week as he returns from left knee surgery. Votto also played for the Dragons on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

Lawn tickets are available for tonight's game. Call the Dragons Box Office at (937) 228-2287 to purchase.

Votto is currently on the Reds disabled list and has not appeared in a major league game since July 15. He is batting .342 with 14 home runs and 49 runs batted in for the Reds this season. Votto, the 2010 National League Most Valuable Player, started the All-Star Game for the National League in July.

More Information: The Dayton Dragons are the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play a 70-game home schedule at beautiful Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, easily accessible from Interstate 75. Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons group tickets, lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling (937) 228-2287, by email at [email protected], or on the web at daytondragons.com.