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Red-hot Phillips feeling healthy

Cincinnati second baseman Brandon Phillips went 1 for 4 with a walk and drove in a run during the Reds' 5-2 win over the Yankees in an interleague battle on Sunday. Phillips, who also scored a run, has tallied a hit in seven of his past eight outings, which included a five-game hitting streak. He is now sporting a .260 batting average on the season, but his on-base percentage is still dragging behind at .300.

Analysis: Phillips has started every game this month as he has effectively dismissed the hamstring issue that bothered him at the beginning of the season. The 30-year-old has recorded six multihit outings, including a span of four in a row during the middle of the month. His activity on the base paths continues to crawl as he's attempted just one stolen base this season. That continues his trend of staying stationary as his steal totals have decreased in each of the past two years. Phillips still remains a potent threat at the plate worthy of utilizing in all Fantasy formats.

Phillips knocked in the first run of the game for the Reds in

Phillips knocked in the first run of the game for the Reds in a 6-5 win over the Yankees.

Spin: Phillips was 2-for-4 on the day and also added a run. Joey Votto is getting on-base in almost half of his at-bats this season, which should aid Phillips' RBI totals, as he currently batting cleanup in the Reds' lineup.