The Phillies' pitching staff stifled Cincinnati's offense as Philadelphia cruised to a 4-1 victory on Monday night, extending their recent dominance over the Reds. Taijuan Walker delivered a masterful performance, holding the Reds to just one run on six hits over six innings while striking out two. His efficiency—needing just 93 pitches—set the tone early, and the bullpen sealed the deal, with Orion Kerkering and David Robertson combining for two perfect innings to close it out. The Phillies' bats struck early, with Kyle Schwarber's 420-foot solo homer in the first inning and Edmundo Sosa's two-hit night providing just enough firepower against a tough Andrew Abbott, who fanned six over 7.2 frames.

Cincinnati's lone bright spot came from Gavin Lux, who collected three hits, but the Reds' lineup otherwise struggled to string together threats against Philadelphia's airtight pitching. The loss drops Cincinnati further back in the playoff hunt, while the Phillies—led by Walker's sixth quality start in seven outings—continue their push for October with another statement win on the road.