MLB: 4 National League teams surprisingly saving their season in June

By Scott Roche | Jun 19, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 01: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning in Game Three of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 01, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

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Jun 18, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) celebrates with designated hitter Matt McLain (9) after the game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

MLB: Cincinnati Reds soaring in NL Central

The Cincinnati Reds have gone 11-7 so far in June and are in the hunt for the division that nobody wants to take control of. They are currently on an eight-game winning streak after rallying from a 5-2 deficit Sunday to complete a sweep of the Houston Astros with a 9-7, 10-inning win.

Cincinnati, we have no problem. pic.twitter.com/XJPc4L4PEg
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) June 18, 2023

Jonathan India (four home runs) and Tyler Stephenson (three home runs and a .276 batting average) have led the way offensively, while Andrew Abbott was nearly unhittable in June. He is 3-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 17.2 innings with 10 hits allowed and 12 strikeouts.

The more remarkable thing about the Reds’ run has been their offense and pitching ranks in the middle of the pack for the month. They return home this week for three with the struggling Colorado Rockies, then host the Braves before a trip to Baltimore to play the Orioles. The NL Central is a very winnable division for each team the Reds feel like a team that if they continue this run, can be a team that could steal it later in the season. Why not?

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