Phillies Tie Reds Series with 5-1 Win at Citizens Bank Park

The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, powered by three home runs from Edmundo Sosa, Alec Bohm, and Kyle Schwarber, who combined for crucial late-inning runs to overturn an early deficit. Reds starter Nick Lodolo pitched a strong game but faltered on two key pitches that resulted in home runs, leading to three runs, while Phillies starter Ranger Suarez delivered a solid performance over five innings. Alec Bohm's two-run homer in the sixth inning was decisive, and Kyle Schwarber added a two-run homer in the eighth to seal the game for the Phillies, who improved their record to 52-37. Despite bullpen struggles throughout the season, reliever Orion Kerkering has emerged as a reliable arm, posting an exceptional 0.82 ERA in June and earning his first career save, helping stabilize the team's pitching staff. The Phillies aim to continue their momentum and rebound from a previous 9-6 loss to the Reds during the Independence Day weekend series, with Zack Wheeler and Chase Burns scheduled to pitch in the upcoming series finale. The series is now tied 1-1, with the decisive game set for Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.