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The Tampa Bay Rays became the first MLB team to clinch a postseason spot, walking off the Houston Astros 3-1 on Junior Caminero's two-run home run Friday night. Hours later, the Milwaukee Brewers, owners of the majors' best record, clinched their own playoff berth with a 20-0 rout of the Cincinnati Reds, highlighted by Garrett Mitchell's grand slam and four total home runs. Both clinches mark early milestones as the 2026 MLB regular season heads toward its final weeks, with the Rays and Brewers positioning themselves among the league's top playoff contenders.