Reds - playoffs or no ?

[*bengalfan74*]

With 40 games left on a scale of 1-10 what do you think the Reds chances are? I'll say 4, trying to be optimistic.

There are currently 6 teams ahead of the Reds (59-61) in Wins. The NL west has two teams D'backs and Padres both with 68 wins, I highly doubt the Reds can surpass them barring a major flop. So that leaves one spot open between the Reds, Giants, Cards, and Braves and Mets. And that's not counting the Cubs. 5/6 teams and 1 spot.

A lot has to go right for the Reds down the stretch to have any chance. Greene, Lodolo, and Abbott have to have like 10 wins between them and Martinez needs to add a win or two. The bullpen has to not collapse. And the big one - the offense can't fall flat on it's face again for a 10 game stretch.

We've got some stiff competition ahead with series' vs. the Royals, Brewers, Astros, Mets, Braves, Twins, and Cleveland. So they've got to be on point from here on out. And they pretty much have to sweep or at a minimum win the series against the bad/average teams.

Here's to hoping they get HOT now.