Santiago Espinal’s two-run single in the sixth inning ignited the Cincinnati Reds’ offense, as they rallied to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 at home on Wednesday night. The Reds improved to 5-1 during their seven-game homestand. Espinal’s heroics came after Alec Bohm had driven in two runs for the Phillies off Cincinnati starter Nick Lodolo in the first three innings. Will Benson brought the Reds within reach with a solo homer in the third inning, but the Phillies regained the lead in the sixth before Espinal’s equalizer. The Reds added two more runs in the inning to take control, and their bullpen held off Philadelphia’s late push. Justin Wilson earned the win, while Alexis Diaz secured the save.
Results for: Alec Bohm
Ranger Suarez and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday and extending their winning streak to seven games. Suarez allowed only two hits and one walk while striking out five batters over seven innings. Kody Clemens, who was called up from Triple-A to replace injured All-Star Bryce Harper, hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning to put the game out of reach. The Phillies have now won 15 of their last 21 games and are seven games over .500 for the season.