Reds slugger Joey Votto leaves game with lower-back tightness

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto. (John Minchillo/AP)

Cincinnati Reds star Slugger Joey Votto left Monday’s contest with the San Francisco Giants with lower-back tightness.

Votto leads the Reds with a .413 on-base percentage this season and was 1-for-2 before he left Monday’s game.

It’s not yet known if the 34-year-old five-time all-star first baseman will be forced to miss any upcoming games.

Cincinnati entered Monday’s action last in the NL Central with a 14-27 record.

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