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Reds Overtake Mets for NL Wild Card Spot in Dramatic Comeback
27 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Reds defeat Brewers 3-1, tying Mets in NL wild card standings
- Gavin Lux's two doubles and go-ahead run key to Reds' win
- Brewers' Quinn Priester's 12-game winning streak snapped
In a crucial game for their playoff hopes, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 on Friday night. The win allowed the Reds to tie the New York Mets for the third National League wild-card spot, setting up an exciting finish to the season.
Gavin Lux was the hero for the Reds, hitting two doubles and scoring the go-ahead run in the sixth inning. With the score tied 1-1, Lux led off the sixth with a double and came home on a single by Miguel Andujar. The Reds added an insurance run on a sacrifice fly by Tyler Stephenson.
The Reds' victory also snapped a remarkable streak for Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester, who had won 12 consecutive decisions. Priester struck out four and allowed three runs over five innings, suffering his first loss since May 24.
The win was a crucial one for the Reds, who are vying for their first postseason berth since 2020. They now sit tied with the Mets in the standings, with the head-to-head tiebreaker in their favor.
