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PHILADELPHIA -- Zack Cozart went up swinging when Jonathan Papelbon figured hed be looking. Terrell Suggs Youth Jersey . Cozart won. Cozart hit a tiebreaking homer on Papelbons first pitch in the ninth and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Phillies 5-4 Tuesday night to snap a seven-game losing streak against Philadelphia. "I was looking to swing at the first pitch," Cozart said. "Usually when you face guys like that, theyll try to get ahead of you." That was Papelbons thought process. "I was just thinking too much about him being a leadoff hitter and trying to take one (strike) and look to manufacture a run off me," Papelbon said. "I cant overanalyze and I just have to execute my pitches." Kevin Frandsen hit a tying RBI triple off Jonathan Broxton in the eighth, but the NL Central-leading Reds went ahead to stay on Cozarts shot off Papelbon (3-5). Cliff Lee took a shutout into the seventh before allowing three runs to remain winless at home this season. "Lee was outstanding," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "His record doesnt indicate how good he is." The Reds took a 4-3 lead when Todd Frazier connected off Antonio Bastardo with two outs in the eighth for his 18th homer. The Phillies answered against Broxton (2-1). Domonic Brown hit a two-out single, and Frandsen tripled down the right-field line. Reds starter Homer Bailey gave up three runs and seven hits in 6 1-3 innings. Aroldis Chapman got three outs for his 30th save in 34 tries. He struck out Chase Utley swinging at 102 mph fastball with the tying run at third to end it. The five-time defending NL East champion Phillies had won 12 of 13 against the Reds. The Phillies failed to move within seven games of .500 for the first time since they were 36-43. A sellout crowd of 45,091 fans each received a Hunter Pence bobblehead. Pence was traded to the San Francisco Giants on July 31, but the Phillies stuck with the promotion because the figurines were already made. After Lee pitched out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam to preserve a 1-0 lead in the sixth, the Reds rallied in the seventh. Scott Rolen led off with a double. After Frazier walked, Ryan Hanigan singled up the middle to drive in Rolen. Both runners advanced on an error when first baseman Ryan Howard dropped the ball trying to cut off the throw home. Lee then struck out Bailey, but Cozart hit a sacrifice fly to put the Reds up 2-1. Drew Stubbs followed with an RBI single, ending Lees night. A frustrated Lee jogged off to a standing ovation, but slammed his glove down in the dugout. Lee allowed two earned runs and nine hits, struck out nine and walked one. "Its definitely been a strange year," said Lee, who is 2-7. "All I can do is continue to focus on my routine, prepare for each start and expect to win each time I take the mound." The offence got Lee off the hook in the bottom half. Frandsen hit a one-out single and Erik Kratz followed with a double to chase Bailey. Sean Marshall entered and walked pinch-hitter Ty Wigginton. Jimmy Rollins then lined a two-run double to tie it at 3. Juan Pierre got down a bunt, but Wigginton was thrown out at the plate despite crashing into catcher Ryan Hanigan. Outstanding defence helped Lee in the sixth after three straight singles loaded the bases. Third baseman Frandsen made a diving grab on Ryan Ludwicks grounder in the hole, spun around and threw home from his knee to get a forceout. The crowd showed their appreciation for Frandsen with a standing ovation. Hot-hitting Jay Bruce then bounced into a double play, started by second baseman Utley. Rollins made an excellent turn with Ludwick coming in hard. That drew an enthusiastic fist pump from the stoic Utley, who hardly ever shows any emotion on the field. NOTES: The Phillies are 20-11 against the NL Central, the only division they have a winning record against. ... Lee walked his first batter in four starts in the seventh inning. ... The Reds are 25-11 without 1B Joey Votto. ... Bruce was 0 for 4, snapping his nine-game hitting streak. ... Philadelphias Vance Worley (6-8, 4.11 ERA) faces Bronson Arroyo (9-7, 3.96 ERA) in a matchup of right-handers Wednesday night. Haloti Ngata Limited Jersey . Thats a career in itself for many fighters. So he was less than happy with his decision loss to fellow Canadian Mark Bocek upon his return at UFC 145 in April. Terrell Suggs Elite Jersey . Manager Davey Johnson made the announcement Saturday morning with the Nationals holding the best record in the majors. He said the media attention surrounding the innings limit for the 24-year-old right-hander was affecting the pitcher. http://www.officialusravensshop.com/ray-lewis-jerseys . Off-Season Game Plan looks at Stars roster and what moves could help them bid for a playoff spot next season. While the Stars missed the postseason, their minus-11 goal differential was the best among non-playoff clubs last season, so they arent necessarily that far away. Cary Williams Womens Jersey . The teams formal attire will be black and white. The Nets began settling into their new neighbourhood Monday, unveiling new colours and logos at a sporting goods store on Flatbush Avenue, across the street from its soon-to-be-completed home arena, the $1 billion Barclays Center. Ray Lewis Ravens Jersey . The UEFA appeals panel deferred the final match of the England strikers three-match suspension on condition of his good behaviour for four years. Rooney remains banned for Englands games against France and Sweden, but he will be able to face Euro 2012 co-host Ukraine in Donetsk on June 19. HAMILTON, Ont. -- A sure 118-yard touchdown return became a 117-yard embarrassment for Chris Williams. The 24-year-old receivers showboating nearly cost the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in their 39-24 victory over the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday night. As he neared the endzone Williams turned around and began trotting backwards only to be hauled down at the one-yard line by Als linebacker Brian Ridgeway. "Just a lack of judgement," said Williams, who already has five TDs on the season, with three of them on special teams. "It wont happen again. I already apologized to (Montreals head coach Marc Trestman). Its a lesson learned. "That was definitely just me showboating, not thinking about it. I apologize to the coach. I apologize to my team. I apologize to the fans. Its just a bonehead play. It wont happen again." Luckily for Williams, teammate Chevon Walker ran it in from the one on the next play from scrimmage, and Hamilton moved into a tie with Montreal and the Toronto Argonauts atop the East Division, each with a 2-2 record. Williams also recorded 115 reception yards on the night on seven catches, second to teammate Andy Fantuz who had 135 yards on eight receptions. Hamilton quarterback Henry Burris threw four touchdown passes and completed 27 of 30 pass attempts for 360 yards in front of 23,392 at Ivor Wynne Stadium. Walker scored two touchdowns for Hamilton, while Bakari Grant, Daryl Stephenson and Fantuz also added TDs. Brandon Whitaker, Brandon London and Patrick Lavoie scored for Montreal. Hamilton kicker Luca Congi made one of two field-goal attempts, missing his first from 32 yards and making a 22-yarder. Montreal kicker Sean Whyte missed a 49-yarder and made one from 45. Again the Ticats had trouble scoring in the third quarter while watching the opposition mount a comeback. But Burris said hes happy they were able to at least move the ball in the second half and keep Calvillo off the field. The 13-year veteran and team leader also added, in the case of Williams, that sometimes young guys have to learn the hard way. Ray Lewis Authentic Jersey. "Chris is a humble enough guy to understand that he made the wrong decision and hell make sure he doesnt do it again," said Burris. Montreal quarterback Anthony Calvillo threw three touchdown passes, but his one interception during the Als opening drive led to an eventual Hamilton touchdown as his Alouettes fell behind early and couldnt catch up. "We got off to a slow start," said Calvillo, who has been nursing a sore left shoulder. "The interception on the first drive definitely did not help. It gave them momentum and we tried to fight our way back and it wasnt enough today." Calvillo was sacked twice and said that while falling on his sore shoulder was "not fun", it did not hinder his ability to throw. He finished the game making 24 of 39 pass attempts for 374 yards. His team, which had a last-minute come-from-behind win against Calgary last week, simply has to play better on the road, he said, and stop giving up early leads. The Ticats were up 32-10 at halftime, before Calvillo and the Als began to pick away at the lead. In the third, Calvillo struck midway through the quarter, needing just two plays on a drive to score a TD -- a 32-yard strike to London -- to pull to 32-17. He ended the quarter with a 92-yard drive in eight plays, hitting Lavoie for a 12-yard TD strike and the lead was cut to 32-24. But the Hamilton offence finally answered to start the fourth, with Burris leading a 64-yard drive in three plays, finding Fantuz in the endzone for a 26-yard score and a little more breathing room at 39-24. Looking for a second late comeback win in a row, Montreal twice converted third-down plays on a drive with less than five minutes left in the game, getting to the Hamilton 20 with two minutes left. But the Ticat defence held. ' ' '