The Milwaukee Brewers clinched a playoff berth Friday night with a 20-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, becoming the first National League team to lock up a postseason spot this season. The Brewers are the majors' best team, per multiple outlets.

Garrett Mitchell hit the Brewers' first grand slam of the season, one of four home runs Milwaukee hit in the rout. The Brewers posted 17 runs and 20 hits in the first five innings, per reporting on the game. Multiple outlets noted this is the Brewers' eighth playoff trip in nine years.

Yahoo Sports reported that the NL Central division title appears imminent for Milwaukee following the clinch.