After Reds rookie Jay Bruce's first three at-bats, he was 2 for 3, making him 15 for 25 since he was recalled from Triple A. The last player to have at least 15 hits in his first 25 at-bats was Chris Jones of the Reds in 1991, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Bruce flied out in his final at-bat.
The Phillies are 28-0 when leading after eight innings.
Joba Chamberlain left the Yankees and returned to New York to get a full night's rest before his first career start against Toronto tonight.
Richie Sexson was back in the Mariners' lineup after sitting the previous five games.
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