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The Philadelphia Phillies edged the Cincinnati Reds 5–4 on May 18 at Citizens Bank Park in a low-scoring affair that stayed well below the Vegas total of 1. Philadelphia's offense, while modest in volume with just 5 hits, made them count with 2 home runs and 5 RBI to overcome a .698 OPS. Cincinnati managed 6 hits and 4 RBI but struck out 6 times against Phillies pitching, finishing with a .702 OPS that barely outpaced the home team's offensive efficiency. The Reds' pitching proved costly, allowing 5 earned runs on 5 hits while walking 6 batters—a control issue that proved decisive in the one-run margin. Philadelphia's defense was clean with no errors, providing stability despite the team's modest .234 batting average. The Reds' 4.82 ERA and propensity for free passes suggest continued vulnerability in their rotation as they navigate this stretch.