Summary
The Cincinnati Reds have a chance to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020. They are competing with the New York Mets for the final National League wild-card spot. The Reds need either two wins, a win and a Mets loss, or two Mets losses over the weekend to secure their spot.
Key Facts
- The Reds are currently in the third and final National League wild-card position with a record of 82-78.
- If the Reds win their last two games, they will have tied for the worst record to make the playoffs since the format changed three years ago.
- The Arizona Diamondbacks have been eliminated, leaving the Reds and Mets as the contenders for the final spot.
- The Reds need two wins, a win and a Mets loss, or two Mets losses to clinch the playoff spot.
- The Milwaukee Brewers, who already have a playoff spot, will be playing against the Reds.
- The Reds' next games' pitchers are Andrew Abbott and Brady Singer.
- The New York Mets once led baseball with the best record but are now competing for the wild-card spot.
- Fangraphs gives the Reds a 55.2% chance of securing the wild-card spot.
