Reds' Joey Votto Gives 6-Year-Old Fan Bat and Jersey After Hitting Home Run

Joey Votto turned a relatively inconsequential Thursday matinee between the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets into an unforgettable moment for one young fan.

In the seventh inning, Cincinnati's star first baseman crushed his 34th home run of the season. He celebrated by high-fiving Walter Herbert, nicknamed Superbubz, through the protective netting and giving the six-year-old his bat.

Per the team's Twitter and Facebook pages, Herbert has Stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma. Votto also gave Superbubz his game-worn jersey.

Courtesy of the Reds' media relations Twitter account, the All-Star took a photo with Herbert in the team's locker room last week.

Herbert showed off his new gear, including a souvenir baseball.

Votto's solo blast helped the Reds secure a 7-2 victory, but his classy move the highlight of the day. 

[Cincinnati Reds]