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PHILADELPHIA (AP)\u2014Brandon Phillips already had a pair of homers when he came to the plate with the go-ahead run on second in the ninth inning. The cleanup hitter had no problem sacrificing.<\/p>\n

After losing the previous two games by a combined score of 32-2, Phillips and the Cincinnati Reds were willing to do whatever it takes to win.<\/p>\n

Ramon Hernandez hit a tiebreaking RBI single off Brad Lidge in the ninth, lifting the Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

Phillips connected twice off J.A. Happ and drove in three runs to help the Reds rebound from the worst loss in franchise history.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt really woke us up,\u201d Phillips said of Cincinnati\u2019s 22-1 loss Monday night. \u201cWe came in, said we have to wake up, do the little things and we can\u2019t let the same things happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth hit consecutive homers in the second for the NL East-leading Phillies, who had won four straight.<\/em><\/p>\n

David Weathers (1-1) tossed a scoreless eighth, pitching out of trouble. All-Star closer Francisco Cordero finished for his 21st save in 22 chances.<\/p>\n

One night after their biggest offensive outburst in 24 years, the Phillies squandered several opportunities. They stranded 12 runners and went 0 for 5 with a runner on third and less than two outs.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe way we had guys standing on third base, if we knock them in, we could have five runs,\u201d Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said.<\/p>\n

Joey Votto doubled into the right-field corner leading off the ninth against Lidge (0-4). That brought up Phillips, who was 0 for 7 off Lidge.<\/p>\n

\u201cBefore he went up, I said, \u2018Man, I know you hit two homers, but I need you to bunt him over,\u201d\u2019 Reds manager Dusty Baker said. \u201cHe said, \u2018No problem.\u201d\u2019<\/p>\n

It was Phillips\u2019 second sacrifice of the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to learn how to do the fundamentals,\u201d Phillips said. \u201cLittle kids out there don\u2019t think bunting is important. If I didn\u2019t get it down, we\u2019d still be playing.\u201d<\/p>\n

After Phillips sacrificed, pinch-hitter Laynce Nix was intentionally walked. Hernandez followed with a soft liner to center to drive in Votto.<\/em><\/p>\n

In the bottom of the eighth, Votto saved a run with a nice play at first base. He fielded Jimmy Rollins\u2019 sharp grounder and made a strong throw to nail John Mayberry Jr. trying to score from third.<\/p>\n

Phillips hit a two-run homer to right in the fourth and his solo shot to left with two outs in the sixth tied it at 3.<\/p>\n

Happ allowed three runs and six hits, striking out a career-high seven in seven sharp innings. The rookie left-hander remained unbeaten in nine starts since replacing Chan Ho Park in the rotation.<\/p>\n

Reds starter Aaron Harang gave up three runs and nine hits in six innings. He remained winless since May 25.<\/p>\n

Howard snapped a homerless drought when he launched a drive off the brick batter\u2019s eye in straightaway center leading off Philadelphia\u2019s second. The All-Star first baseman hadn\u2019t gone deep in his last 49 at-bats.<\/p>\n

Werth followed with an opposite-field shot to right-center to make it 2-0.<\/em><\/p>\n

Rollins and Shane Victorino hit consecutive singles to start the Phillies\u2019 third. Chase Utley followed with an RBI double for a 3-0 lead. After Howard walked to load the bases, Harang struck out Werth, retired Greg Dobbs on an infield fly and Pedro Feliz grounded out.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe biggest thing is I stayed relaxed and focused on executing the pitches,\u201d Harang said. \u201cThat was a big point in the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Phillies missed another chance in the fourth. Carlos Ruiz led off with a triple to center, but Harang struck out Happ and got Rollins and Victorino on grounders.<\/em> -yahoo.com<\/p>\n

I tell ya what I got the chance to watch the last 3 innings in this game and I thought for sure that the Phillies were going to win this one.\u00a0 Oh well were still looking strong.\u00a0 Good rebound game from the reds though compared what happened the other night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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