MILWAUKEE -- There have been times this season -- and even this month -- where the idea of the Reds making the playoffs seemed improbable, if not far-fetched. One way or another though, they figured out a way to get back in the race and on Sunday in Game 162, Cincinnati reaped the rewards.

Despite a 4-2 loss to the Brewers, the Reds still clinched the final National League postseason berth by earning the third NL Wild Card spot. That's because approximately 1,477 miles away from American Family Field, the Mets were handed a 4-0 loss by the Marlins in Miami.

That left the Reds and Mets tied with 83-79 records. But Cincinnati owns the tiebreaker advantage by winning the season series (4-2). Thus, the Reds could celebrate.

It's the first time the Reds have reached the postseason since th

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