Reds @ Phillies · May 18, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Mon, May 18, 2026

Citizens Bank Park Regular Season

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Nick Lodolo

Home starter

Andrew Painter

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Efficient Painter not the only Phillie having a confidence surge

PHILADELPHIA -- Andrew Painter once again did his job on Monday night. And, once again, Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly didn't want to push it. Painter completed six innings for the first time in his young career in the club's 5-4 win over the Reds at Citizens Bank Park. Yet

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Stott's go-ahead homer powers Phillies to a 5-4 win00:03:30

Bryson Stott hits a go-ahead two-run home run in the 8th to give the Phillies a 5-4 win over the Reds

Condensed Game: CIN@PHI - 5/18/2600:10:34

Condensed Game: Sal Stewart and the Reds take on Bryson Stott and the Phillies on May 18, 2026

Bryson Stott's go-ahead two-run home run (5)00:00:35

Bryson Stott gives the Phillies the lead with a two-run home run to right field in the bottom of the 8th inning

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