The Cincinnati Reds surged into the All Star break on quite the roll, taking 3 of 4 against the team they’re chasing in the National League Central in Milwaukee. They’ve gone 24-14 since the start of June, including a 9-2 start to the month of July, and have begun to maximize the talent that’s admittedly all up and down the current roster.
Rookies Jonathan India and Tyler Stephenson deserve ample dap for their efforts, as both have emerged as everyday threats to help back the bonking duo of Jesse Winker and Nick Castellanos. The return of Joey Votto after his busted thumb has been tremendous, too, as he’s hit a more Votto-like .