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BOSTON -- Phillies manager Charlie Manuel couldnt resist bringing in Jonathan Papelbon to face his former team, even though Cliff Lee needed just 95 pitches to shut the Boston Red Sox down for most of the first eight innings. "Kind of wanted to see it, if you want to know the truth," Manuel said after the former Red Sox closer finished off the 3-1 victory over Boston on Tuesday night. "Pap likes drama. Might as well like it with him." Lee pitched eight innings of four-hit ball but gave way in the ninth to Papelbon, who earned his first save at Fenway Park as a Red Sox opponent. Papelbon, who helped Boston win the 2007 World Series, entered to boos then retired the Red Sox in order for his 10th save of the season. "I wanted to (finish)," said Lee, who retired 22 of the next 23 batters after allowing a first-inning run. "Paps been throwing the ball really well so its hard to argue with him coming in right there, especially being back in Boston. That was big to get us the win, and Im sure he wanted that opportunity." Lee (6-2) struck out eight to match his season high and walked none to win his fourth consecutive decision. Michael Young and Domonic Brown homered for the Phillies, and Erik Kratz singled in the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning to snap Bostons four-game winning streak. Ryan Dempster (2-6) allowed two runs on six hits and three walks, striking out four in seven innings for Boston. The Red Sox closer from 2005 until he left as a free agent in 11, Papelbon was honoured with a scoreboard video at Mondays game, but he didnt pitch in the series opener because Boston won 9-3. He entered on Tuesday night to a chorus of boos and without the theme song "Shipping up to Boston" he used for much of his career here. "Thats how they love you in this city, man," Papelbon said. "Thats just how it is. Its the atmosphere in this city. Ive always enjoyed playing in this city and pitching off that mound. It really felt like old times." He retired the Red Sox in order, pumping his fist in celebration after getting David Ortiz on a grounder to the right side of the shifted infield to end the game. "I loved it," Papelbon said. "I would say it was more fun than strange. Its a little like playing against your brother in the backyard. For me, those guys are some of my best friends in this world." Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who grounded out for the second out in the ninth, said it was strange to see Papelbon in a Phillies uniform. Otherwise, his old friend looked the same. "I know everyone thinks hes insane, but hes a pretty intelligent pitcher," Pedroia said. "Paps always going to be like family to me. Weve been through a lot together. He did great things here. I hope he does bad for the next couple games (against the Red Sox) and then saves every game for the rest of his life." That was all the support Lee needed on a night when he again helped the Phillies stop a losing streak. Philadelphia had lost two straight, including the opener of the two-game interleague series. Lee is 5-1 this season in eight starts following a Phillies loss. The teams now head to Philadelphia for a two-game series at Citizens Bank Park. Young cleared the Green Monster in the top of the first, but the Red Sox tied it when Jacoby Ellsbury led off the bottom half with a single, stole second and then scored on Pedroias single. Both pitchers settled down, and it was still 1-all when John Mayberry Jr. singled to lead off the seventh, Freddy Galvis bunted him to second and Kratz singled him home. Meanwhile, the only baserunner Lee allowed from the first inning to the eighth was Daniel Nava on a leadoff single in the fifth. 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The home run was just a mistake.Interim manager Brian Snitker thought he left Harrell in the game too long on an 88-degree afternoon. He threw 96 pitches.The wheels came off right there, Snitker said. He did his job and kept us in the ballgame for five innings. Obviously I stayed with him too long.If I knew then what I know now, it would be different.Votto extended his post-All Star break surge with his 16th homer off Ian Krol in the seventh. Votto is 11 for 20 in the last six games with two homers, a double and six walks.The Reds hit six homers while taking two of three in the series.Its a different place, Snitker said of the ballpark. We knew that. Every ball that goes in the air, you think its going to go out.Anthony DeSclafani (5-0) kept up his streak of solid starts since returning from a strained oblique that sidelined him for most of the first half. The right-hander gave up eight hits, including Freddie Freemans homer, in eight innings. DeSclafani is 5-0 in his last six starts with a 2.61 ERA.Adonis Garcia led off the ninth with a homer off Ross Ohlendorf, the 68th homer allowed by Cincinnatis bullpen -- by far the most in the majors.Cincinnati won four of seven this season against the Braves, who have the leagues worst record at 33-62. Cincinnati is 36-59.Atlanta was trying to win back-to-back road series for the first time tthis season.dddddddddddd They Braves are 19-26 on the road overall.Freeman emerged from a slump with his first-inning homer, his 17th this season and his first career at GABP. Freeman was 1 for 19 heading into the game. Erick Aybar doubled in the fifth -- hes in a 5-for-36 slump -- and scored on Chase dArnauds single for a 2-0 lead.STATSGarcia hit safely in all seven games against Cincinnati this season, batting .406 with three homers and four RBI. ... Freeman has fanned in 11 of his last 16 at-bats. ... DeSclafani hasnt walked a batter in his last 21 innings. Hes 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in four starts at GABP. ... Reds relievers have given up 19 homers to the first batter they faced. ... Brandon Phillips singled in his final at-bat, extending his hitting streak to nine games (12 for 34). Its the longest active streak on the club.REPLAYEugenio Suarez was ruled safe as he slid into home on Perazas two-run single in the sixth. The Braves thought that catcher A.J. Pierzynski tagged him before he got his hand on the plate, but the call was upheld on review.OLD DAYSAs part of Major League Baseballs throwback day, the Braves wore 1969 replica uniforms. To honor Ken Griffey Jr.s induction into baseballs Hall of Fame, the Reds wore uniforms from the early 2000s, when he played for his hometown team.TRAINERS ROOMReds: LF Adam Duvall got a day of rest. He was hit by a pitch on the left arm Tuesday night but stayed in the game. ... RH Homer Bailey pitched 5 1/3 innings of a rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday afternoon in Columbus, giving up five runs. He threw 83 pitches, 53 strikes. Bailey had Tommy John surgery last year.UP NEXTBraves: The Braves continue their trip with a four-game series in Colorado. Mike Foltynewicz (3-3) is 0-1 career against the Rockies in two starts and two relief appearances.Reds: After a day off, Dan Straily (4-6) opens a three-game series against the Diamondbacks at Great American Ball Park. Hes never faced Arizona.---Follow Joe Kay on Twitter: http://twitter.com/apjoekay ' ' '