VOTTO BECOMES 5TH CANADIAN TO HIT 30HR IN A SEASON

Joey Votto (Toronto, ON) has become the 5th Canadian to hit 30HR’s in a single season when he connected on Wednesday, August 25 against Madison Bumgarner of the Giants. Other Canadians to accomplish this feat include Larry Walker (Maple Ridge, B.C.) (1995-36, 1997-49, 1999-37, 2001-38), Matt Stairs (St. John, NB) (1999-38), Jason Bay (Trail, B.C.) (2005-32, 2006-35, 2008-31, 2009-36) and Justin Morneau (New Westminster, B.C.) (2006-34, 2007-31, 2009-30). The record is 49 from Larry Walker in 1997.