Reds Slam the Door on Phillies in 8–0 Rout

The Cincinnati Reds turned Great American Ball Park into a launch pad Wednesday night, blasting past the Philadelphia Phillies 8–0 to clinch the series. Miguel Andujar delivered the knockout punch with a towering grand slam, while Hunter Greene made his return from the injured list look effortless, tossing six shutout innings with pinpoint control.

Noelvi Marte added two hits and two RBIs, and Elly De La Cruz crossed the plate twice in a game where the Reds’ bats and gloves were in perfect harmony. Philadelphia, leaders of the NL East, never found their rhythm, mustering just three hits.

For a Reds team in the thick of the NL Central race, the win was more than a statement — it was a thunderous reminder that when their young stars are healthy and their lineup is clicking, they can take a bite out of any contender. Next up, they’ll test their mettle against division-leading Milwaukee in a crucial weekend set.