Cincinnati Reds sweep A's, inch closer to NL Wild Card contention
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:51 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-5 on August 6, 2026, securing a series sweep at home. With this victory, they moved out of last place in the National League Central and now sit four games behind the final NL Wild Card spot. Since the All-Star break, the Reds have won five of six series, reviving their performance in one-run games. Despite being moderate sellers at the trade deadline and potentially losing starter Hunter Greene for an extended period, they remain competitive. Next, the Reds will embark on a six-game road trip starting with the Washington Nationals, who have struggled recently.
- •Reds beat A's 6-5, completing a home series sweep.
- •Cincinnati is now 4 games back of the NL Wild Card spot.
- •Reds have won 5 of their last 6 series since the All-Star break.
- •Road trip begins against the struggling Nationals next.
- •Hunter Greene may be out for an extended period.
- 2:51 PMYahoo Sports — The Reds might be just good enough to break our hearts again
"Terry Francona has the Reds back on the periphery of the playoff chase, even if they’re moonwalking their way there.
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