In an exhilarating end to the regular season, the Cincinnati Reds secured the final NL wild card berth, marking their return to the postseason for the first time since 2020. The Reds clinched their playoff spot on the last day of the season after a loss by the New York Mets, who officially eliminated themselves from contention with a shutout loss to the Miami Marlins. Fans celebrated as the Reds topped the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 earlier in the day, putting them in control of their playoff destiny. The Reds will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Wild Card Series, with anticipation building among supporters for their first playoff appearance in several years.