Milwaukee Brewers clinch playoff spot with 20-0 victory over Cincinnati Reds
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a postseason berth on Friday night after a 20-0 win against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field. Milwaukee capitalized on an offensive surge that included home runs from Garrett Mitchell, William Contreras, Bryce Turang, and Jake Bauers. Mitchell recorded the team's first grand slam of the season, helping the Brewers reach a 92-56 record. On the mound, Dustin May pitched six scoreless innings, allowing only two hits while combining with Garrett Stallings to shut out the Reds. The Brewers currently lead the National League Central by 10 games over the second-place Chicago Cubs. With this win, Milwaukee officially earns a playoff spot, though the team remains in contention for the division title with a magic number of four games remaining.
- •Milwaukee clinched a playoff spot with a 20-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds.
- •Garrett Mitchell hit the team's first grand slam of the season.
- •Dustin May threw six scoreless innings to help secure the win.
- •The Brewers hold a 10-game lead in the NL Central division standings.
- •Milwaukee recorded a season-high 23 hits during the shutout victory.
- 3:55 AMESPN — MLB-best Brewers clinch playoff berth after 20-0 rout
- 2:40 AMYahoo Sports — Garrett Mitchell hits grand slam and MLB-best Brewers pound Reds 20-0 to clinch playoff spot
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers demolish Reds 20-0, clinch playoff spot
"Garrett Mitchell hit the Brewers’ first grand slam of the season, one of four homers for Milwaukee in a 20-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night that clinched a playoff spot for the majors' best team. William Contreras, Bryce Turang and Jake Bauers also went deep for the Brewers (92-56), who have a commanding lead in the NL Central but for now are assured of at least a wild-card spot.
"Garrett Mitchell hit the Brewers' first grand slam of the season, one of four homers for Milwaukee in a 20-0 rout of the Reds on Friday night that clinched a playoff spot for the majors' best team.
"Brewers post 17 runs and 20 hits in first five innings as May cruises
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External links- ESPNSep 12, 2026, 3:55 AMMLB-best Brewers clinch playoff berth after 20-0 rout
Garrett Mitchell hit the Brewers' first grand slam of the season, one of four homers for Milwaukee in a 20-0 rout of the Reds on Friday night that clinched a playoff spot for the majors' best team.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:40 AMGarrett Mitchell hits grand slam and MLB-best Brewers pound Reds 20-0 to clinch playoff spot
Garrett Mitchell hit the Brewers’ first grand slam of the season, one of four homers for Milwaukee in a 20-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night that clinched a playoff spot for the majors' best team. William Contreras, Bryce Turang and Jake Bauers also went deep for the Brewers (92-56), who have a commanding lead in the NL Central but for now are assured of at least a wild-card spot.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:27 AMBrewers demolish Reds 20-0, clinch playoff spot
Brewers post 17 runs and 20 hits in first five innings as May cruises
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