Are you aware that today May 28th? A better question is are the Reds aware of it?

The team just wrapped up a 6-3 homestand to move a season-best six games over .500 at 26-20.

They've done it despite having their best hitter battling dizzy spells. With their best fielder and cleanup hitter dealing with a fracture thumb while sitting on the pain. And with their top winner from last year sidelined with back spasms.

Now, the true test comes with a seven-day, seven-game road trip against the two teams above them in the NL Central Standings.

It starts with a weekend stop in Milwaukee for a showdown with the Brewers, followed by a four-game series with the Cardinals in St. Louis.

The Cardinals (28-19) lead the division over the Brewers by one game (27-20) and have a 1.5 game lead over the Reds.

Following a sweep over the last place Astros, Reds' outfielder Jay Bruce made a prediction that summarized the team's enthusiasm.

We're coming home in first," Bruce told the Dayton Daily News.

With the Cubs struggling so much, it appears that the NL Central is up for grabs. Whether or not the Reds can be one of the teams to stay in the race all year remains to be seen, but if you have to like what you've seen so far!

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