Former Brewers pitcher Brent Suter got to party in his old stadium when the Reds clinched a playoff spot Sept. 29 in Milwaukee.

The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins 5-1 on Saturday afternoon, giving the Mets a temporary half-game lead over the Reds for the final NL wild-card spot. Cincinnati controls its own destiny and will be able to clinch a playoff berth on Sunday, owning the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Mets.

On the final day of the regular season, the Milwaukee Brewers delivered a classy gesture to the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

With a swing on a two-strike pitch from Peralta, Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz got a group of eager Reds fans on their feet behind the third-base dugout, sending a curveball 413 feet out to center field for his 22nd home run of the year.

The Reds' first playoff game is away against the Dodgers at 9:08 p.m. Sept. 30. Fans can watch the Reds-Dodgers playoff game on ESPN on Sept. 30 9:08 p.m. ET. Streaming options are available through the ESPN website or app by connecting a TV provider or through ESPN's direct-to-consumer package starting at $29.99 a month or $299.99 a year.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers Game 3? Here’s full TV schedule, streaming options, starting pitchers, and key details

The Cincinnati Reds face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in the final game of the regular season with the playoffs on the line. The Reds can clinch a playoff spot with a win tomorrow or a Mets loss.

Chris Welsh on Reds manager Terry Francona: "He's a master psychologist, obviously. He knows what he's doing with his ballclub. And they trust him."