Reds 3, Cubs 2: What is it with the Reds?

I wish I could explain it. I’m sure Joe Maddon wishes he could explain it.

Let’s put it this way. The Reds aren’t a bad team, not anymore. They’ve got some guys who can legitimately hit, they’ve got a couple of decent young starters and the back end of their bullpen is pretty good.

And since June 9 they are the best team in the National League, no joke, after their 3-2 win over the Cubs Friday afternoon they are 17-6 in that time frame. Over that same period the Cubs are just 12-12, and their six-game winning streak ended with the defeat.

I mean... Mike Montgomery didn’t pitch all that badly, except for some walks and two hit batters that got him in trouble in the third and fourth innings, he…