From the Reds’ perspective, the long-awaited return of Hunter Greene to the mound on Wednesday night vs. the Phillies could not have gone better. For a team trying to make it into the postseason, its timing could be pivotal.

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