CINCINNATI (AP) — The Phillies overpowered the Reds 9-4 in the opener of a four-game series.
Nick Williams, Rhys Hoskins and Maikel Franco each hit two of Philadelphia’s record-tying seven home runs.
Carlos Santana added a two-run homer as the NL East leaders tied the franchise record for home runs in a game, set on Sept. 8, 1998, against the Mets.