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Philadelphia Phillies Magic Number

Postseason Status

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The Philadelphia Phillies have clinched a postseason berth at 88-74. The NL East race continues below.

NL East Race

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	L10	STRK
y - Atlanta Braves	94	68	.580	-	5-5	L1
w - Philadelphia Phillies	88	74	.543	6.0	4-6	W1
Miami Marlins	80	82	.494	14.0	5-5	W1
Washington Nationals	77	85	.475	17.0	6-4	W1
New York Mets	74	88	.457	20.0	5-5	L1

National League Wild Card Race

Team	W	L	PCT	WCGB	L10	STRK
w - San Diego Padres	91	71	.562	+3.0	8-2	W2
w - Chicago Cubs	89	73	.549	+1.0	5-5	W1
w - Philadelphia Phillies	88	74	.543	-	4-6	W1
Arizona Diamondbacks	86	76	.531	2.0	6-4	L2
Pittsburgh Pirates	82	80	.506	6.0	7-3	W1
Miami Marlins	80	82	.494	8.0	5-5	W1

What Is a Magic Number?

A magic number is how close a division leader is to making the race mathematically over: 163 minus the leader's wins minus the second-place team's losses. Every leader win takes one off; so does every pursuer loss — which is why September scoreboard-watching counts both. When it hits zero, the division is clinched, no math left. Teams that trail don't have a magic number; they have the mirror image, an elimination number, counting down to the day the leader's lead becomes unbeatable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Philadelphia Phillies magic number?

The Philadelphia Phillies trail in the NL East, so their live magic number is the Wild Card one: 0 — any combination of Philadelphia Phillies wins and Arizona Diamondbacks losses totaling 0 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Philadelphia Phillies magic number to clinch a playoff spot?

Philadelphia Phillies currently hold a Wild Card spot. Their magic number to clinch one is 0 — any combination of Philadelphia Phillies wins and Arizona Diamondbacks losses totalling 0 secures it. This is separate from the division magic number.

How is a magic number calculated?

For a 162-game MLB season: 163 minus the division leader's wins minus the second-place team's losses. Each leader win or pursuer loss reduces it by one; at zero, the division is clinched.

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