Hunter Greene made a successful return to Cincinnati's rotation Wednesday night, pitching six sparkling innings in an 8-0 victory over Philadelphia. Greene allowed three hits in his first major league start in more than two months.

More: How Cincinnati Reds' playoff path shakes out with MLB's toughest remaining schedule. Greene allowed just three hits, including a two-out double to Kyle Schwarber in the sixt

The Reds still trail the New York Mets for the third and final wild-card spot in the National League and have their work cut out for them.