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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4–1 on July 7 at Great American Ball Park, delivering a pitching-dominated performance that fell well short of the Vegas over-under of 9.5 runs. Philadelphia's starter was particularly effective, striking out 18 batters while allowing just 5 hits and 1 earned run with a 4.21 ERA, while the Reds managed only 5 hits and struck out 18 times at the plate. Despite Cincinnati's 1 home run, the offense sputtered with a .227 batting average and .694 OPS, generating just 1 RBI across the lineup. The Phillies, though not explosive offensively themselves with an .707 OPS, capitalized on their opportunities to drive in 4 runs on 8 hits, enough to secure the road victory. The game underscored Philadelphia's pitching depth as a key differentiator in a low-scoring affair that stayed under the betting line. With this win, the Phillies continue to build momentum in their rotation while Cincinnati's offensive struggles compound concerns heading into the second half.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Trea TurnerKyle SchwarberDerek HillJustin CrawfordEugenio Suárez
