Cincinnati Reds Clinch NL Wild Card Spot

The Cincinnati Reds have secured their place in the 2025 MLB playoffs after a roller-coaster season. Despite a 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Reds clinched the final National League Wild Card spot due to the New York Mets also losing their game against the Miami Marlins. This will be the first time the Reds have reached the postseason since the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, and their first full-season playoff appearance since 2013.

The Reds finished the regular season tied with the Mets at 83-79, but Cincinnati holds the tiebreaker advantage due to winning their season series 4-2. The team is now preparing to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the best-of-three NL Wild Card Series.

The journey to the playoffs was not without its challenges. The Reds experienced highs and lows throughout the season, including a notable rough patch in the final six weeks. However, the team managed to stay focused and capitalize on opportunities when it mattered most.

The Milwaukee Brewers, despite their loss to the Reds, clinched the best record in Major League Baseball and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, thanks to the Phillies' loss to the Twins. The Brewers are set to face the winner of the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres wild-card series in the National League Division Series.

The Reds last reached the postseason in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.

The Reds will play the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Wild Card Series.

The Reds won the season series against the Mets 4-2, giving them the tiebreaker advantage.

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