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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPhillies starter Aaron Nola throws 6 shutout innings in win over Mets<\/p>\n
Nola returns to form after recent struggles<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Philadelphia Phillies<\/a> are closing in on another Red October.<\/p>\n Last night, the Phillies<\/a> defeated the Kansas City Royals<\/a> 8-2 to pull closer the postseason and an NL East title as the New York Mets<\/a> lost to the Texas Rangers<\/a>, 8-3.<\/p>\n Here’s what you should know about the Phillies<\/a> magic number and how close they are to a fourth-straight postseason berth.<\/p>\n The Phillies<\/a>‘ magic number to clinch a postseason berth is 2.<\/p>\n The Phillies<\/a>‘ magic number to clinch the NL East is 3.<\/p>\n The Phillies<\/a>‘ magic number to clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs is 10.<\/p>\n The closest competitor for a postseason berth is the San Francisco Giants<\/a>. The closest competitor for the NL East title is the New York Mets<\/a>. The closest competitor for a first-round bye is the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to MLB.com<\/a>, the phrase “magic number” is used to determine how close a team is to making the playoffs or winning the division.<\/p>\n A team’s magic number represents the combination of wins needed by that team and losses by its closest competitor to clinch a given goal. Every time a team wins, its magic number decreases by one. Similarly, every time that team’s closest competitor for the division (or Wild Card) loses, the magic number also decreases by one.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Phillies<\/a>\u00a0face the Kansas City Royals<\/a> at 6:05 p.m., on Sept. 12 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Right-hander Taijuan Walker (4-8, 4.03 ERA) will pitch for the\u00a0Phillies<\/a>. Right-hander Ryan Bergert (2-2, 3.48 ERA) will pitch for the Royals<\/a>.<\/p>\n The game will be broadcast on NBCSP. The radio broadcast will be on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM\/1150 AM.\u00a07 FM\/1150 AM.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you live in the Philadelphia television market, NBCSP will stream the game on\u00a0nbcsportsphiladelphia.com<\/a>\u00a0and the NBCSP app. NBCSP is also available on \u00a0FuboTV<\/a>,\u00a0Hulu<\/a>,\u00a0Peacock<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0YouTube TV<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhat are the Phillies<\/a>‘ magic numbers?<\/h2>\n
What are magic numbers?<\/h2>\n
What time do the\u00a0Phillies<\/a>\u00a0play today?<\/h2>\n
What channel is the\u00a0Phillies<\/a>\u00a0game on tonight?<\/h2>\n
How can I livestream the\u00a0Phillies<\/a>‘ game?<\/h2>\n