After trailing 3-0, the Reds battled back with two home runs by Brandon Phillips.
Philadelphia went 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position and left 12 men on base.
David Weathers (1-1) pitched one inning for the win. Francisco Cordero pitched a scoreless ninth for his 21st save.
Brad Lidge (0-4) took the loss after giving up two hits and a walk in the ninth.
Joey Votto doubled down the right-field line to begin the decisive inning, moved to third on a bunt and scored when Hernandez singled to center.
Chase Utley was 3-for-5 with an RBI, and Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth hit back-to-back homers for the Phillies.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
Post new comment