Cincinnati Reds Clinch First Postseason Berth Since 2020

The Cincinnati Reds clinched a postseason berth for the first time since 2020 after the New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins, despite the Reds' own loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, securing the final National League Wild Card spot. This marks the first time the Reds have made the playoffs in a full 162-game season since 2013. Manager Terry Francona, in his first year with the team, praised the squad's resilience and teamwork, highlighting the collective effort behind the achievement. The Reds will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a best-of-three series starting Tuesday, with games broadcast on ESPN. Leading up to clinching, the Reds had a series of critical games where their playoff fate depended not only on their own wins but also on the performances of the Mets and Diamondbacks. Despite being underdogs with relatively low odds to win the World Series, the Reds’ return to the postseason has energized the team and its fanbase.