Santiago Espinal’s three RBIs, including a two-run single in a four-run sixth inning, powered the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.
Reliever Fernando Cruz pitched out of a jam in the seventh inning, stranding Phillies runners on second and third. For the second straight night, Cruz entered the game with one out and runners in scoring position, and for the second straight night, he stranded them both.
Will Benson had a solo homer in the third inning, and Elly De La Cruz had three hits and three stolen bases, including a run scored in the eighth inning. Reds starter Nick Lodolo went five innings, allowing three runs and six hits while striking out four and walking three.
For the Phillies, starter Spencer Turnbull allowed just one run and three hits through five innings. However, the Phillies bullpen was unable to hold the lead, and the Reds offense took advantage.
Alec Bohm had three hits and two RBIs for the Phillies, who have lost two in a row after taking the first game of the series on Monday.
Reds: 2B/DH Jonathan India and OF Jake Fraley each missed their fourth straight game with illness.
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