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The Cincinnati Reds dominated the Philadelphia Phillies 9–4 on May 20 at Citizens Bank Park, with the visitors' offense overwhelming a depleted Phillies pitching staff. Cincinnati scattered 15 hits and drove in 9 runs while striking out just 10 times, posting a .706 OPS that outpaced Philadelphia's anemic .693 mark. The Phillies managed only 6 hits and 4 RBIs, with a .231 batting average reflecting their offensive struggles, though they did connect for 2 home runs. On the mound, Cincinnati's pitchers yielded just 6 hits and 3 earned runs across the game, while Philadelphia's staff surrendered 15 hits and 9 earned runs with a 4.31 ERA. The Reds' balanced approach—avoiding strikeouts while maintaining contact—proved decisive against a Phillies lineup that drew just 3 walks and committed 1 error. Cincinnati's pitching efficiency and offensive consistency suggest the team is trending toward better run differential despite a higher ERA, positioning them favorably in the division race.