Reds, Padres Secure Key Saves in Wins Over Phillies

The Cincinnati Reds demonstrated strong resilience in their 9-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, overcoming an early 3-0 deficit with consistent scoring across four innings, highlighted by a five-run third inning. Reds manager Terry Francona praised the team's perseverance, while Spencer Steer contributed significantly with multiple hits, walks, RBIs, and runs despite a recent hand injury. In relief, Emilio Pagan secured the win with a scoreless ninth inning, marking his 19th save of the season and showcasing impressive recent performance metrics. On the Phillies' side, despite a strong offensive showing with 14 hits, they were unable to capitalize late in the game, with pitcher Jesus Luzardo struggling early. Meanwhile, the Phillies will rely on their strong pitching rotation, including the red-hot left-hander Ranger Suarez, who has been dominant in recent starts. Separately, San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez earned his 24th save of the season in a 6-4 win over the Phillies but has experienced recent struggles, allowing multiple runs in his last outings and prompting discussions about potentially shifting him to a lower-leverage role until he regains form.