The Reds literally ended any no-hit and shutout bid as quickly as possible. Facing Roy Oswalt, Brandon Phillips worked himself into a 2-1 count, got a slider over the plate, and tucked it inside the left field foul pole for a leadoff home run.
Phillies Vs. Reds, NLDS Game 2: Brandon Phillips Leadoff Home Run Puts Reds On Top
Oswalt retired the next three hitters in order to end the inning, but just that fast, it's 1-0 Reds going into the bottom of the first, and you have to think that an enormous weight has been lifted from the Reds' collective shoulder. Now it's on Bronson Arroyo to mix things up and remain effective so he doesn't give the lead away.
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