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Philadelphia Phillies Magic Number

NL East Magic Number
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Magic numbers belong to division leaders. The Philadelphia Phillies (54-43) sit 2.0 games back of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East — but they currently hold the No. 2 Wild Card, so the more relevant race is below.

NL East Race

Team W L PCT GB L10 STRK
Atlanta Braves 55 40 .579 - 5-5 W1
Philadelphia Phillies 54 43 .557 2.0 5-5 W2
Miami Marlins 52 45 .536 4.0 6-4 L3
Washington Nationals 48 49 .495 8.0 4-6 L3
New York Mets 40 57 .412 16.0 4-6 L3

National League Wild Card Race

Team W L PCT WCGB L10 STRK
Chicago Cubs 54 42 .563 +2.5 6-4 W2
Philadelphia Phillies 54 43 .557 +2.0 5-5 W2
Miami Marlins 52 45 .536 - 6-4 L3
St. Louis Cardinals 50 45 .526 1.0 4-6 L1
Pittsburgh Pirates 50 47 .515 2.0 7-3 W3
Arizona Diamondbacks 49 47 .510 2.5 6-4 W4

Top 3 Wild Cards reach the postseason.

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 don't have a magic number right now — magic numbers belong to division leaders, and they trail in the NL East by 2.0 games. Their playoff path runs through the Wild Card race.
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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