That could be especially important as they open a homestand this week against the St. Louis Cardinals with a big decision coming on whether to activate starter Tyler Stephenson (oblique) from the injured list — and,

Nick Lodolo allowed just two hits through seven shutout innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the struggling Colorado Rockies 8-1 on Sunday. The Rockies have dropped six in a row and are 4-23, the worst start in franchise history.

Cincinnati Reds LHP Nick Lodolo didn't allow a hit Sunday until a debated infield single in the sixth as the Reds finished a sweep of the Rockies.