Game 114: First place was fun while it lasted (less than 24 hours).

Josh Reddick

Josh Reddick went 2 for 5 in the Dodgers’ 6-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. (Keith Birmingham/Staff photographer)

The stars were aligned for the Dodgers to win for the better part of seven innings Wednesday, but the Philadelphia Phillies came back to win 6-2. The box score is here. The photo gallery is here.

Scott Kazmir was stuck with a loss but provided hope, writes colleague Mark Whicker.

Josh Reddick‘s luck finally turned, as he collected a pair of hits.

Here’s what they were saying after the game:

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J.P. Hoornstra covers the Dodgers, Angels and Major League Baseball for the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Daily News, Long Beach Press-Telegram, Torrance Daily Breeze, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News, San Bernardino Sun, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Whittier Daily News and Redlands Daily Facts. Before taking the beat in 2012, J.P. covered the NHL for four years. UCLA gave him a degree once upon a time; when he graduated on schedule, he missed getting Arnold Schwarzenegger's autograph on his diploma by five months.