-- Albert Pujols homered for the fourth time in six games, connecting against Tigers closer Joe Nathan in the ninth inning for career home run No. 498. -- First baseman Joey Votto was 2-for-4 in the Reds' 8-4 loss to the host Cubs. Since moving to No. 2 in the lineup April 12, he is 10-for-24 (.417) with three homers and seven RBIs.