After weeks spent fighting to get there, the Reds now have the playoff position that they have been clamoring for.Now they just have one week left in the season to hold onto it.After a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, the Reds now maintain a five-game win streak, which includes a sweep over the Cubs in an extended four-game series.This win streak has also come at the same time that the New York Mets have lost 11 of their last 15 games, allowing the Reds to take the final playoff spot from the Mets.Both teams now stand at an 80-76 record after Sunday’s round of games. But because the Reds won a majority of their games against the Mets this season, the Reds would advance over the Mets in a tie-breaker scenario.The Reds now have six games left over two series. On Tuesday, the Reds will start their next series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at home at Great American Ballpark, while on Friday, the Reds will travel to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers at their home of American Family Field.Both teams are divisional rivals of the Reds in the National League Central. The Brewers currently sit atop the division, while the Pirates remain in last place. Meanwhile, the Reds are in the middle of the pack behind both the Cubs and Brewers.Because of their positions, the Cubs and Brewers have each clinched playoff spots. The Brewers officially clinched the National League Central division on Sunday with the Cubs’ loss to the Reds. Meanwhile, the Cubs lead the National League wildcard race with an 88-68 record, which neither the Reds or the Mets would be able to catch with the six remaining games that are left for both teams.The Reds’ next game against the Pirates starts at 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday.

CINCINNATI —

After weeks spent fighting to get there, the Reds now have the playoff position that they have been clamoring for.

Now they just have one week left in the season to hold onto it.

After a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, the Reds now maintain a five-game win streak, which includes a sweep over the Cubs in an extended four-game series.

This win streak has also come at the same time that the New York Mets have lost 11 of their last 15 games, allowing the Reds to take the final playoff spot from the Mets.

Both teams now stand at an 80-76 record after Sunday’s round of games. But because the Reds won a majority of their games against the Mets this season, the Reds would advance over the Mets in a tie-breaker scenario.

The Reds now have six games left over two series. On Tuesday, the Reds will start their next series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at home at Great American Ballpark, while on Friday, the Reds will travel to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers at their home of American Family Field.

Both teams are divisional rivals of the Reds in the National League Central. The Brewers currently sit atop the division, while the Pirates remain in last place. Meanwhile, the Reds are in the middle of the pack behind both the Cubs and Brewers.

Because of their positions, the Cubs and Brewers have each clinched playoff spots. The Brewers officially clinched the National League Central division on Sunday with the Cubs’ loss to the Reds. Meanwhile, the Cubs lead the National League wildcard race with an 88-68 record, which neither the Reds or the Mets would be able to catch with the six remaining games that are left for both teams.

The Reds’ next game against the Pirates starts at 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday.