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Playoffs1998 season
PR-0309

Cincinnati Reds Clinch Wild Card Berth, Extend Playoff Streak to Four Seasons

Author: Kate Prescott Release Date: Words: 194Read Time: 1 min
1998 - Cincinnati Reds - Playoff Bound

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds are heading back to the postseason.

With a Wild Card berth officially secured, the Reds have punched their ticket to the Doubleday Baseball League playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, continuing an impressive run of consistency in one of the league's competitive divisions.

Cincinnati will finish second in the Federal League East Division, behind the Florida Marlins. Although the division crown is out of reach, the Reds have once again done enough to earn an opportunity to compete for a championship.

This year's appearance marks the 10th postseason berth in franchise history, further establishing Cincinnati's place among the DBL's perennial contenders.

First-Round Opponent Still Undecided

While Cincinnati's postseason destination is confirmed, its opening-round opponent remains uncertain.

The Reds will face either the Charlotte Knights or the Kansas City Royals in the first round of the playoffs, with the final matchup to be determined as the remaining postseason picture takes shape.

Both potential opponents present an intriguing challenge. Regardless of which team awaits, Cincinnati will enter the series looking to turn another successful regular season into a deep October run.

The Reds are in. The streak continues. And October baseball awaits.