April 27, 1976 at Veterans Stadium 

Reds 7, Phillies 3  (9-6)

The Reds’ bats stayed hot as they topped the Phillies with a quick start.  The Reds scored five in the first and two in the second to effectively end the game early.

Johnny Bench went three for four with two doubles, two RBIs and a run.  Pete Rose had two hits and two runs and Dave Concepcion had three hits and a run.

Jack Billingham cruised to an easy win and improved to 2-2.  He gave up three runs on eight hits in 7 2/3 innings of work.  Will McEnaney held the Phillies scoreless in 1 1/3 innings.

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