Hansen pitched in three more games that month, recording his first decision of the season on July's final day: he defeated the Reds, 7-5, pitching one inning and allowing two runs.

Red pitched in his fragger and they let the door swing shut.

Phillies 6, Reds 4 Danny Jackson pitched six and two-thirds strong innings and Darren Daulton homered as Philadelphia defeated visiting Cincinnati.

Braves 10, Reds 0 John Smoltz pitched a five-hitter and Fred McGriff homered twice to lead visiting Atlanta over the Reds.

Reds 7, Phillies 0 Mark Portugal pitched a four-hitter for his first shutout in nearly three years, leading host Cincinnati over Philadelphia.

Reds 7, Phillies 0 Tom Browning pitched a two-hitter for his first shutout in four seasons, the 12th of his career, as Cincinnati won at Philadelphia.

Braves 6, Reds 1 Greg Maddux pitched seven shutout innings in the rain for a major league record 17th straight road victory as visiting Atlanta beat Cincinnati.

Reds 3, Phillies 1 Dave Burba pitched seven shutout innings and singled in Cincinnati's first two runs as the visiting Reds completed a four-game sweep of Philadelphia.

Reds 2, Dodgers 1 John Smiley (5-6) pitched seven scoreless innings as Cincinnati won in Los Angeles.

Perhaps the Mets' hitters benefited because Reds starter Jose Rijo could pitch only five innings as he recovers from arm trouble.