Watch: Unlucky Votto misses pair of homers by inches at Fenway Park

BOSTON, MA - MAY 31: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after hitting a double during the fifth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on May 31, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Luck wasn't on Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto's side during Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

The 38-year-old missed a pair of home runs by inches, settling for two doubles instead.

The first came in the top of the fifth inning when Votto smoked an offering from Red Sox right-hander Michael Wacha that ricocheted off the top of the fence in right field.

Votto stepped to the dish in the top of the eighth against Tyler Danish and hit a ball toward the left-center portion of the famed Green Monster. The umpires reviewed the play but upheld the initial ruling that it was in play and not a homer.

The former National League MVP has struggled to find his power this season with just a pair of home runs in 32 games.

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