Reds Edge Past Phillies 4-1, Montas Clinches Victory at Citizens Bank Park

The Cincinnati Reds improved their record to 4-2 after a decisive victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, who now stand at 2-4. The final score was 4-1 in favor of the Reds.

In an impressive display at Citizens Bank Park, the Reds' offense was punctuated by timely hitting and solid execution. The team's hitters managed to accumulate seven hits throughout the game. Key moments included a two-run inning in the third that set the tone for Cincinnati. Clutch performances were seen in the sixth and ninth innings as well, where they tacked on additional runs to secure their lead.

Frankie Montas of the Reds delivered a standout pitching performance that contributed significantly to their win. He earned his second victory of the season with an ERA standing at an admirable 1.0 after this game's efforts. The bullpen also played a crucial role; Fernando Cruz, Justin Wilson, and Lucas Sims each held onto their holds while Alexis Díaz notched his first save of the year.

Defensively, Cincinnati was flawless with no errors recorded and maintained a perfect fielding percentage (FPCT) of 1.0 throughout nine innings of play. Their defensive prowess was matched by effective pitching that kept Philadelphia's batters largely off base with an opponent batting average (OBA) limited to .188.

The Phillies' sole run came during the sixth inning but wasn't enough to challenge Cincinnati's lead significantly. Zack Wheeler took home his first loss for Philadelphia despite only allowing one earned run across nearly six innings pitched.

Looking ahead, fans can catch more action as the Reds are scheduled to face off against New York Mets on April 5th at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. This evening game is set for broadcast on Apple TV+ starting at 6:40 PM Eastern Time.