Brewers host Reds with potential postseason clinch on the line

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Brewers host Reds with potential postseason clinch on the line
Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers open a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field beginning September 11. Milwaukee needs one win to clinch a playoff spot in the National League. A division title remains possible if the Brewers sweep the Reds while the Chicago Cubs lose two games against the Pittsburgh Pirates. While the Brewers have yet to announce their starting pitchers, they are set to face Andrew Abbott, Brady Singer, and Chase Burns. The Reds enter the series in last place in the NL Central after being swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Elly De La Cruz arrives in Milwaukee following a stretch in which he hit a home run in five consecutive games. Sal Stewart remains available for Cincinnati after a brief ankle injury scare during the team's previous series.

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  • Milwaukee needs one win to secure a National League playoff spot.
  • The series against Cincinnati runs from September 11 through September 13.
  • Elly De La Cruz enters the series with home runs in five straight games.
  • Milwaukee has listed all starting pitchers for the series as to be announced.
  • The Reds are coming off a three-game sweep by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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  • 3:43 PMYahoo SportsStarting pitchers are unknown as Brewers face Reds with chance to clinch
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The Cincinnati Reds and white-hot Elly De La Cruz are coming to town for a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers, who look to clinch.

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