Reds’ discouraging NL Central record exposes a consistent problem they can’t disregard

The Cincinnati Reds finished last in the NL Central for the first time since 2018, posting a 19-33 record against division opponents with no winning season series against any rival. Over the past five years, the Reds have failed to maintain a winning record against the NL Central as a whole, a pattern that correlates with their playoff performance since winning the division requires consistent success in these matchups. The Reds went 4-9 against both the Cubs and Brewers, 5-8 against the Cardinals, and 6-7 against the Pirates in 2026.

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