Phillies secure 4-1 victory over Reds in Cincinnati
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Last updated Jul 8, 2026
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.
- •Zack Wheeler pitched 7 innings, struck out 14 batters.
- •Kyle Schwarber hit his 31st home run of the season.
- •Eugenio Suárez's leadoff homer marked his 9th of the year.
- •Orion Kerkering faced a jam in the eighth but escaped.
- •Jhoan Duran secured the save with three strikeouts.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — You’re out of order!: Phillies 4, Reds 1
"Phils escape testy eighth to preserve Wheeler’s gem
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