Alejandro Kirk hit two home runs, including his first career grand slam, and the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first AL East title in a decade by routing the Tampa Bay Rays 13-4 in their regular-season finale Sunday.

It took until the last day of the regular season, but the Reds worked their way into October baseball and the playoffs. By finishing 83-79, the Reds ended the season tied with the Mets for the final National League playoff spot.

The Cincinnati Reds made history on Sunday, clinching a playoff berth despite being under .500 as late as Game 151 — the third-latest mark ever for a postseason team, according to Elias Sports.

Ian Gibaut’s blown save on Opening Day felt like a disaster. The offense was terrible during the first week of the season. When the Reds faced the Brewers in early April, Francona was throwing up in the parking lot and half of the team was sick.

The Reds blew an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot on their own when they squandered a 2-0 lead in a 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. But they still got the National League’s third and final wild card because the Mets were beaten 4-0 by the Miami Marlins.

The Cincinnati Reds clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 on Sunday. After the Reds fell 4-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, the Mets fell to the Marlins, which allowed Cincinnati to clinch. Immediately after, the celebration in the clubhouse ensued.

Cincinnati Reds first-season manager Terry Francona took the teams to the MLB playoffs for the first time in five years.

The Cincinnati Reds clinched the final berth in the 2025 MLB playoff field on Sunday.