The Phillies erased a one-run deficit in the eighth inning to defeat the Reds 5-4 at Citizens Bank Park. Bryson Stott's two-run homer proved the difference in a game that changed hands three times.
Stott went 1-for-3 with 2 RBI and his fifth home run of the season. The blast scored Sosa and gave Philadelphia a 5-4 lead it would not relinquish. Stott is hitting .226 with 23 RBI this season.
The decisive moment came after Cincinnati had taken a 4-3 lead in the top of the eighth. Spencer Steer doubled to left, scoring McLain to put the Reds ahead. But Philadelphia answered immediately. Stott homered to right, bringing Sosa home for the winning margin.
Andrew Painter anchored the Philadelphia start with 6.0 innings, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits with 3 strikeouts. His counterpart Nick Lodolo struggled with control, walking 5 batters over 5.2 innings while allowing 3 runs. Graham Ashcraft took the loss, surrendering 2 runs in 1.2 innings of relief.
Philadelphia extended its winning streak to four games and improved to 24-23. Cincinnati fell to 24-23 with its second straight loss. Jhoan Duran earned his eighth save and sits 2 saves away from 100 career saves. Trea Turner remains 9 doubles away from 300 career doubles.