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Phillies secure 4-1 win over Reds behind Wheeler's 14 strikeouts

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Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Phillies secure 4-1 win over Reds behind Wheeler's 14 strikeouts

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on July 7. Zack Wheeler tied his career high with 14 strikeouts, pitching seven innings and allowing just one earned run. Kyle Schwarber contributed with his 31st home run of the season, a two-run shot in the third inning after Trea Turner’s RBI groundout had given the Phillies an early lead. Edmundo Sosa added a sacrifice fly to score Turner in the eighth. Eugenio Suárez hit a solo home run for the Reds in the seventh. The Phillies used Jhoan Duran to close, securing his 22nd save by striking out all three batters in the ninth inning. The series continues with Chase Burns set to start for Cincinnati on July 8.

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By the Numbers

•Zack Wheeler tied career high with 14 strikeouts.
•Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-best 31st home run.
•Phillies scored three runs in the third inning.
•Jhoan Duran earned his 22nd save with three strikeouts.
•Chase Burns will start for the Reds on July 8.

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2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Schwarber homers, Wheeler throws 14 strikeouts in Phillies' 4-1 win over Reds

What they're saying

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Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-best 31st home run of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Tuesday night. The Phillies got on the board in the third inning when Trea Turner had an RBI groundout for a 1-0 lead and Schwarber hit a two-run shot over the right-center field wall to finish a three-run inning. Derek Hill doubled and Justin Crawford singled to put runners at the corners to get things started.
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