Lee closes out August on high note as Phils down Reds again

Cincinnati, OH – Cliff Lee capped off an outstanding month of 0, at Great American Ball Park.

Lee (15-7), who turned 33 on Tuesday, came within an out of recording his sixth shutout prior to the Reds loading the bases. Joey Votto doubled, Jay Bruce worked a walk -- the only one issued by Lee -- and Miguel Cairo was hit by a pitch.

Ryan Madson retired pinch-hitter Yonder Alonso on a pop in foul territory to earns his 25th save.

Lee won each of his five starts this month, limiting the opposition to a pair of runs in 39 2/3 innings for a 0.45 ERA. The left-hander's performance rivaled his effort in June, when he compiled a 5-0 record with a 0.21 ERA.