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Reds Snatch Wild-Card Spot from Mets in Late-Season Surge
Sep, 25 2025
Sports
Derek Silverstone
Cincinnati’s 1‑0 win over Chicago on Sept. 21 pushed the Reds ahead of the Mets for the NL’s third wild‑card berth. A dominant bullpen shut out the Cubs while New York fell to Washington, giving Cincinnati the tiebreaker edge. With six games left, the Reds control their own destiny and the Mets scramble to stay alive.