Hunter Greene returned in style, firing six scoreless innings with six strikeouts as the Reds blanked the Phillies 8-0. Cincinnati climbed to six games over .500 and moved closer to a NL Wild Card, riding a renewed ace while the offense exploded in the 6th and 7th with a string of hard liners and a Miguel Andújar grand slam that finally broke the game open.

The win capped a vital series win in the NL East scramble, even as Milwaukee rode a 12-game winning streak into town. Cincinnati now faces a Brewers squad riding hot in the standings, adding pressure in a crowded playoff race. Mets and Braves waited in rain delays as the NL East quartet jostled for position, while the Reds kept their postseason hopes alive with late-inning offense and dominant pitching from Greene.

In all, the Reds showcased a balanced attack: the pitching staff locked down the game, Marte flashed attacking speed on the bases, and Andújar supplied the knockout punch. The series result and Greene’s return signal a turning point for a Reds club chasing down its postseason dream.