After a slow start that lingered through the month of May, the 2018 Reds offense has shifted into high gear. It has produced the third most runs in the National League. In June and July, our Reds have outscored the Red Sox, Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs, Brewers, even Cleveland. In fact, they’ve put more runs on the board than any team that doesn’t play home games at altitude.
Last year, the Reds finished eighth in the NL in runs scored. Using a rate statistic (wRC+), the Reds have improved from 4% below league average to 2% above, a significant gain relative to 29 other major league teams.