Former Cincinnati Red Jay Bruce hit a two-run homer, while Zach Eflin threw 6 1/3 sharp innings and Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 4-2 Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. The teams play again this afternoon with coverage at 2:35 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere in the National League: Cole Hamels threw eight innings of three-hit shutout ball, Javier Baez hit a two-run homer and Chicago topped St. Louis 3-1. The teams play again this evening at Wrigley Field.
Ronald Acuna Jr. homered and Atlanta rode starter Mike Soroka to a 7-1 win over Miami. The teams play again this afternoon in Miami.