Brewers clinch playoff spot with 20-0 win over Reds

The Milwaukee Brewers secured their eighth postseason berth in nine seasons with a 20-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. The win, which featured four home runs and a grand slam from Garrett Mitchell, puts Milwaukee in position to potentially clinch their fourth consecutive National League Central title as early as Monday. Cincinnati, which arrived in Milwaukee following a travel delay in Las Vegas, fell to nine games under.500 on the season. Reds starter Andrew Abbott recorded his worst career outing, allowing eight runs while failing to record an out in the second inning. Cincinnati shortstop Elly De La Cruz saw his five-game home run streak end, as he finished the night without a hit in four plate appearances. The Reds are now 0-4 on their current six-game road trip.

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