Sal Stewart CRACKS 4 hits, helps Cincinnati Reds defeat Philadelphia Phillies | Recap, Highlights

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The Phillies enter Tuesday riding a wave of momentum. Following a managerial change, Philadelphia has surged into the upper echelon of the National League standings. Monday’s series opener proved to be another gritty win for Philadelphia, highlighted by Bryson Stott—who has been mashing the ball all month—launching a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning. The Phillies have shown a formidable offense, backed by the usual power of Bryce Harper and clutch production from Alec Bohm. They will try to give Luzardo early run support to capitalize on Cincinnati's heavily taxed bullpen.

For the Reds, Tuesday night is an opportunity to right the ship and stop a frustrating road skid. Manager David Bell's club has stumbled recently, dropping 11 of 12 on the road prior to this series. Despite the bullpen’s recent struggles, Cincinnati boasts one of the most dynamic young arms in the league in Chase Burns. Burns has been electric this season, boasting a sparkling 1.87 ERA and a high strikeout rate, giving the Reds a legitimate chance to shut down Philadelphia's surging bats. On the offensive side, superstar Elly De La Cruz continues to anchor the lineup, providing elite speed and power that can change the complexion of a game at any moment. Spencer Steer has also been a reliable source of contact for the Reds recently.

Oddsmakers have set the over/under total at 8.5 runs, with the Phillies opening as slight moneyline favorites on their home turf. The forecast for Philadelphia calls for hot weather, typically favoring the hitters, which could mean a high-scoring affair if either starter makes a mistake. Fans can catch all the action locally on NBC Sports Philadelphia and Reds.TV, or stream out-of-market on MLB.TV. With Cincinnati desperate to avoid falling deeper into a slump and the Phillies eager to extend their winning streak, this matchup is shaping up to be an intense, competitive middle game of the series.