Phillies secure 4-1 victory over Reds in Cincinnati

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on July 7, 2026, in the opening game of their series at Great American Ball Park. Zack Wheeler pitched seven innings allowing one run while striking out 14 batters, matching his career high. The Phillies took an early lead with a home run from Kyle Schwarber and responded to a Reds homer by Eugenio Suárez with a run in the eighth inning. Orion Kerkering loaded the bases in the eighth but maintained the lead for the Phillies. Jhoan Duran closed the game with three strikeouts for his 22nd save of the season.

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