KSReds: Cincinnati Reds Win Four in Washington D.C.

Photo by Rob Carr | Getty ImagesWhen the Cincinnati Reds went on their recent 12-game winning streak it seemed like things couldn’t possibly get any better. However, just a couple of weeks later, the season just keeps trending upward. The Reds have built a five game winning streak, have won 20 of their last 24 games, and now won eight of the last nine series. With a 49-39 record, Cincinnati sits two games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central standings.

That lead over the Brewers will prove very important beginning Friday night. In fact, the Reds next six games are against their division rival. Ahead of the All-Star break, Cincinnati will head to Milwaukee for the a three-game…