CINCINNATI -- The Reds haven't had very long winning streaks this season, but they also haven't had a losing streak longer than four games and are the only team not to have been swept in a series.

One reason is they don't dwell on the previous day.

Although not quite the Ted Lasso "be a goldfish" quote about having a short memory, Reds manager Terry Francona has long had his players task-focused on the game squarely in front of them, rather than those already won or lost. It paid off again during a 6-1 win over the Phillies on Tuesday at Great American Ball Park.

On Monday, All-Star Andrew Abbott took a 1-0 lead into the top of the eighth before losing, 4-1, after the Phillies scored four in the inning. This time, the offense provided Brady Singer with cushion to spare.

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