Dave Clark

dclark@cincinnati.com

Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup for today's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers.

John Fay reported via Twitter that it's just a day off for Votto, a call made by manager Bryan Price.

More from Fay on Twitter, dispelling an earlier report about Votto:

Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is out of today's starting lineup because of a stiff lower back, according to Milwaukee manager Ron Roenicke, who added that it's nothing serious.

Also before today's game, the Reds announced that they've recalled catcher Tucker Barnhart from Triple-A Louisville, with catcher Brayan Pena going on paternity leave.

Mat Latos gets the start for the Reds. On June 14 - in his first start of the season - Latos threw six scoreless innings, striking out four and allowing two hits without a walk in Milwaukee.

In nine career starts against the Brewers, Latos is 2-4 with a 3.28 ERA and 1.077 WHIP.

The Brewers start Yovani Gallardo. Gallardo has started twice this season against the Reds. On May 3 in Cincinnati, he allowed four earned runs on nine hits and a walk in six innings in a 6-2 loss. On June 14 in Milwaukee, he allowed one earned run while striking out eight in seven innings in a no-decision during the Brewers' 4-2 win.

In 22 career starts against the Reds, Gallardo is 7-7 with a 4.26 ERA.

Here's are the starting lineups for today's game:

REDS

Hamilton CF

Frazier 1B

Phillips 2B

Bruce RF

Ludwick LF

Mesoraco C

Cozart SS

Santiago 3B

Latos P

BREWERS

Gennett 2B

Segura SS

Lucroy C

Gomez CF

Ramirez 3B

Davis LF

Overbay 1B

Schafer RF

Gallardo P