Brewers 9, Reds 2

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their second straight postseason appearance, with Ryan Braun’s grand slam sparking a 9-2 victory over the Reds that also intensified the NL Central race.

The Brewers have won 17 of 19 despite losing MVP Christian Yelich to a broken kneecap, vaulting from also-ran to at least a wild card.