The St. Louis Cardinals clinched a playoff spot on Sunday and then lost to the Cincinnati Reds.

St. Louis is still trying to clinch the National League Central title despite a roster of sick players. A flu bug has spread throughout the clubhouse.

Mike Matheny said there are "north of 10 players" bothered by flu-like symptoms.

"There are a lot of guys that are unavailable," he added. "Almost as many unavailable as available."

St. Louis secured its fourth consecutive postseason appearance when Milwaukee lost to Pittsburgh earlier in the day.