The Cincinnati Reds (75-69) have not been playing their best baseball, but the Reds took over sole possession of the NL second wild card spot during the off-day yesterday when the Padres lost 9-1 to the Giants. The Reds control their own destiny now with a half game lead in a crowded race. The Reds magic number is 19.
The Reds have finally made it to the Pittsburgh Pirates (52-91) part of the schedule. The two teams will begin the first of nine remaining games in 2021 (50% of the Reds final 18 games), tonight at 6:35 PM at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.