CHICAGO -- The Reds have been on a roll that has lasted just shy of a month. But their 10-day, nine-game road trip heading into the All-Star break against three contenders -- the Cubs, Indians and Cardinals -- is certainly a good test of whether they can sustain that into the second half.
Tyler Mahle's fantastic June is one reason the Reds have been streaking. Mahle's July began in fine fashion Friday during a 3-2 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field that stopped Chicago's season-high six-game win streak.
During a career-high 6 2/3 innings, Mahle allowed one earned run and five hits with two walks and four strikeouts on 102 pitches.