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Brewers Clinch Playoff Berth with 20-0 Rout of Reds
Confirmed
In Short: The Milwaukee Brewers secured their spot in the postseason with a dominant 20-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, led by Garrett Mitchell's grand slam.
MILWAUKEE — Garrett Mitchell hit the Milwaukee Brewers' first grand slam of the season, one of four home runs for the hosts in a 20-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night that clinched a playoff spot for the majors’ best team.
William Contreras, Bryce Turang, and Jake Bauers also went deep for the Brewers (92-56), who have a commanding lead in the NL Central but for now are assured of at least a wild-card spot.
The Brewers lead the second-place Chicago Cubs by 10 games in the division, and their magic number to clinch that title is four.
A message was displayed to signify the Milwaukee Brewers clinching a postseason berth after the game, securing their place in the playoffs despite not clinching the division just yet.
What's confirmed
- MILWAUKEE — Garrett Mitchell hit the Milwaukee Brewers’ first grand slam of the season, one of four home runs for the hosts in a 20-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night that clinched a playoff spot for the majors’ best team.
- William Contreras, Bryce Turang and Jake Bauers also went deep for the Brewers (92-56), who have a commanding lead in the NL Central but for now are assured of at least a wild-card spot.
- They lead the second-place Chicago Cubs by 10 games in the division, and their magic number to clinch that title is four.
What's still developing
- May worked six innings, giving up two singles to standout Reds rookie Sal Stewart in his seventh start for the Brewers.