Cincinnati Reds sweep A's, inch closer to NL Wild Card contention

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.

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