The Philadelphia Phillies will face off against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, April 25th, with Zack Wheeler taking the mound for the Phillies and Nick Martinez starting for the Reds. The game will commence at 1:10 PM ET at Great American Ball Park. For more information on how to watch the game, continue reading this article.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Santiago Espinal led the team to a 7-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies with three RBIs on Wednesday night. Relief pitcher Fernando Cruz played a crucial role by securing runners left on base by Phillies’ starter Spencer Turnbull, who had an otherwise impressive outing. The Reds managed to hold on despite Will Benson driving in a solo homer in the third inning and Alec Bohm contributing three hits and two RBIs for the Phillies.
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.
The Cincinnati Reds held on for a 7-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, snapping the Phillies’ two-game winning streak. Santiago Espinal had a key three RBIs for the Reds, while reliever Fernando Cruz pitched out of a jam in the seventh inning. Phillies starter Spencer Turnbull had another strong outing, allowing only one run through five innings, but the Reds offense picked up the slack in the middle innings.
Two early-season aces, Nick Lodolo and Spencer Turnbull, will square off when the Cincinnati Reds host the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday evening. Lodolo has been impressive in his return to the Reds’ rotation, while Turnbull has been one of the success stories early for the Phillies. The Reds won the first two games of the series, so the Phillies will be looking to get back on track. Bryce Harper is expected to miss his third game Wednesday due to paternity leave, but the Phillies hope to have him back for the Thursday series finale.
Despite the absence of Bryce Harper, the Cincinnati Reds managed to end the Philadelphia Phillies’ seven-game win streak with an 8-1 triumph on Tuesday. Elly De La Cruz’s two-run home run and Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s three-hit, two-RBI performance played crucial roles in the Reds’ success.
The Cincinnati Reds snapped the Philadelphia Phillies’ seven-game win streak with an 8-1 victory on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park. Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer, Christian Encarnacion-Strand went 3-for-4 with two RBIs, and Santiago Espinal also had three hits, including a solo homer in the eighth. Fernando Cruz earned the win in relief, while Phillies starter Christopher Sánchez took the loss.
The Cincinnati Reds put an end to the Philadelphia Phillies’ seven-game winning streak on Tuesday night, securing an impressive 8-1 victory at home. The Reds’ offense was led by Elly De La Cruz’s two-run home run and Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s 3-for-4 performance with two RBIs. Phillies’ starter Christopher Sánchez struggled, allowing five runs in just three innings, while the defense committed three errors. Despite a brief scare when Johan Rojas made a leaping catch and was evaluated by the training staff, he remained in the game for the Phillies.
Elly De La Cruz belted a two-run homer, Christian Encarnacion-Strand collected three hits and drove in two, and the Cincinnati Reds cruised to an 8-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. De La Cruz also made a highlight-filled defensive play in the sixth inning and in the seventh, adding to his already impressive night. Relief pitcher Fernando Cruz earned his first win of the season by escaping a bases-loaded jam in the fifth, retiring the two batters he faced. Phillies’ starter Cristopher Sanchez endured a rare off night, allowing five runs (one earned) on four hits over just three innings. Alec Bohm provided the lone offensive highlight for the Phillies with two doubles and an RBI.
After being called up from the minor leagues on Monday, former Detroit Tigers infielder Kody Clemens made a memorable return to Major League Baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies. His promotion came as star first baseman Bryce Harper took paternity leave for the birth of his third child.
