Burrell leads power surge by Phillies

CINCINNATI -- Pat Burrell hit two of the Philadelphia Phillies’ four home runs against Bronson Arroyo on Monday, setting up a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that provided a little momentum and a split of their four-game series.

Then, the defending National League East champions headed for New York to face the Mets, the team they toppled in September.

“I enjoy going to New York and playing,” Burrell said. “There’s always a little extra excitement there. Especially with what happened last year, I’m sure they’re gunning for us. And that’s the way it should be.”

Jimmy Rollins and Geoff Jenkins also homered against Arroyo (0-1), who had never given up more than three in a game.

“We’re starting to swing the bats like we’re capable, and that takes a lot of pressure off our pitchers,” said Burrell, batting .435 with three homers and a team-high nine runs batted in. “Hopefully, we can continue to do this.”

Left-hander Cole Hamels (1-0) overcame a first inning in which the Reds scored two runs with the help of a walk and an error.