This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Reds losing certain playoff spots. A total of 29 games from week 27 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
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The Reds cannot win this spot
Case 1
Marlins beat the Mets
Case 2
Marlins beat the Pirates (Game #1)
Case 3
Marlins beat the Pirates (Game #2)
Case 4
Diamondbacks beat the Astros (Game #1)
Case 5
Diamondbacks beat the Astros (Game #2)
Case 6
Cubs beat the Brewers (Game #1), and
Cubs beat the Brewers (Game #2)
Case 1
Reds lose to the Cardinals (Game #1)
Case 2
Reds lose to the Cardinals (Game #2)
Case 3
Marlins beat the Mets, and
Diamondbacks beat the Astros (Game #1)
Case 4
Marlins beat the Mets, and
Diamondbacks beat the Astros (Game #2)
Case 5
Marlins beat the Pirates (Game #1), and
Diamondbacks beat the Astros (Game #1)
Case 6
Marlins beat the Pirates (Game #1), and
Diamondbacks beat the Astros (Game #2)
Case 7
Marlins beat the Pirates (Game #2), and
Diamondbacks beat the Astros (Game #1)
Case 8
Marlins beat the Pirates (Game #2), and
Diamondbacks beat the Astros (Game #2)
Case 9
Cubs beat the Brewers (Game #1), and
Cubs beat the Brewers (Game #2), and
Marlins beat the Mets
Case 10
Cubs beat the Brewers (Game #1), and
Cubs beat the Brewers (Game #2), and
Marlins beat the Pirates (Game #1)
Case 11
Cubs beat the Brewers (Game #1), and
Cubs beat the Brewers (Game #2), and
Marlins beat the Pirates (Game #2)