The Milwaukee Brewers wrapped up their second straight postseason appearance Wednesday night, with Ryan Braun’s grand slam sparking a 9-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that also tightened the NL Central race. The Brewers trail leader St. Louis by a game and a half.
Marty Brennaman calls his final game today as Reds announcer as the series concludes, with pregame this morning at 11:05 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere in the National League: The Arizona Diamondbacks downed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-7 after playing a 19 inning marathon Tuesday night. The Redbirds have a day off before beginning the regular season series finale with the Chicago Cubs tomorrow night at Busch Stadium.
Pittsburgh eliminated the Chicago Cubs from a playoff berth with a 4-2 win last night. It’s the first time since 2014 the Cubs will not be in the post season.
Interleague: The Atlanta Braves crushed Kansas City 10-2. Atlanta is off today before hosting the New York Mets for the weekend at Sun Trust Park.