On their biggest roll since 2012, Reds to host Rockies next

Two teams headed in distinctly different directions meet Monday night when the Colorado Rockies visit the red-hot Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series.

The Reds, who started 7-15, have won 11 of their last 13 and 30 of their last 50 to rise to second place in the National League Central. Cincinnati is the only team in the division with a winning record since April 24.

Cincinnati's eight-game winning stre