Joey Votto approves of Barry Larkin's rant about Reds needing change

Former Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto expressed his support for Hall of Famer and Reds analyst Barry Larkin's outspoken comments regarding the team's need for change following their 9-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs, marking the end of their season at Great American Ball Park. In a tweet, Votto praised Larkin, saying, "Captain Larkin 100."

During the broadcast, Larkin lamented that the Reds were "so, so far behind" playoff contenders, stating that the recent games against top teams illustrated their significant gap in performance at the highest level. He emphasized that change was necessary and that the city deserved better, a sentiment echoed by all players involved.

Larkin had previously called for another championship for Cincinnati. In a recent interview on MLB Network's MLB Now, Votto engaged in a heated debate with former Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon.