Final
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Phillips lifts Reds over Phillies
Apr 16, 2013 - 2:39 AM Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Brandon Phillips broke a tie with a two-run single in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds ended a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park.
A pinch-hitting Derrick Robinson singled off Philadelphia reliever Jeremy Horst (0-1) to begin the frame. Starter Cliff Lee had tossed six scoreless innings before giving up two runs in the seventh.
After Shin-Soo Choo bunted Robinson to second base and Zack Cozart doubled, Horst intentionally walked Joey Votto to load the bases, prompting a pitching change.
Mike Adams came on to face Phillips, who put Cincinnati in front with a base hit to right field.
"I understand what (Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel) was trying to do, but I had a chip on my shoulder right there and I'm glad I came through," Phillips said.
Aroldis Chapman closed the door in the ninth, earning his third save of the season.
The Phillies had erased a 2-0 deficit on Chase Utley's two-run, pinch-hit homer in the top of the eighth. The two-out blast was one of five hits given up by Cincinnati starter Bronson Arroyo (2-1).
"It's too bad. We tied the game, but we couldn't hold them," Manuel said.
The Reds broke through against Lee in the seventh.
Votto led off with a single and Phillips doubled down the left-field line. Votto then scored and Phillips moved to third on a wild pitch by Lee.
After Lee walked Jay Bruce, the first free pass issued by the left-hander this season, Todd Frazier plated Phillips with a sacrifice fly to right field.
The Reds were threatening for more when Lee fielded Chris Heisey's comebacker and made a low throw to second, allowing Bruce to reach. Lee, though, escaped further damage by getting Ryan Hanigan to ground into an inning-ending double play.
Game Notes
The Reds placed starting pitcher Johnny Cueto on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sunday, with a strained right lat and selected the contract of pitcher Justin Freeman from Triple-A Louisville. To make room for Freeman on the 40-man roster, the Reds transferred outfielder Ryan Ludwick to the 60-day DL ... The Phillies took four of seven from the Reds last season.
- PHILADELPHIA: 2
CINCINNATI: 4
Final
Apr 15 9:38 PM - Brandon Phillips singled to right scored Derrick Robinson and Zack Cozart. On the play, Joey Votto advances to second. Runners on first and second with one out and Jay Bruce due up.
Phillies 2, Reds 4 Bot 8, 1 OutApr 15 9:24 PM - Pinch-Hitter Chase Utley two-out, two-run Home Run (3) to center scored Domonic Brown. Ben Revere due up.
Phillies 2, Reds 2 Top 8, 2 OutsApr 15 9:09 PM - Todd Frazier sacrifice fly to right scored Brandon Phillips. Runner on first with one out and Chris Heisey due up.
Phillies 0, Reds 2 Bot 7, 1 OutApr 15 8:56 PM - Cliff Lee wild pitch scored Joey Votto scored. Brandon Phillips advances to third. Runner on third with none out and Jay Bruce at the plate.
Phillies 0, Reds 1 Bot 7, 0 OutsApr 15 8:54 PM - PHILADELPHIA: 0
CINCINNATI: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
Apr 15 7:11 PM
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