{"id":222065,"date":"2025-09-12T23:15:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T23:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/222065\/"},"modified":"2025-09-12T23:15:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T23:15:13","slug":"phillies-magic-number-philadelphia-on-brink-of-clinching-nl-east-title-playoff-seeding-clinching-scenarios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/222065\/","title":{"rendered":"Phillies magic number: Philadelphia on brink of clinching NL East title | Playoff seeding, clinching scenarios"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) &#8212; The <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/phillies\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Philadelphia Phillies<\/a> are closing in on their second straight National League East title, and they could clinch as early as this weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">With 15 games remaining, the Phillies begin a three-game series <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/post\/phillies-host-royals-4-game-home-win-streak\/17799324\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">against the Kansas City Royals<\/a> on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia enters the matchup <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/post\/luzardo-retires-22-straight-rough-start-phillies-sweep-mets-eye-nl-east-title\/17799609\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">with a 4-game win streak<\/a>, leading the division by 11 games over the Mets.<\/p>\n<p>What is the magic number?<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The Phillies&#8217; magic number to clinch the NL East is 5, meaning any combination of Phillies wins and Mets losses totaling five will secure the division crown.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">While a clinch this weekend is unlikely, it&#8217;s mathematically possible if the Phillies sweep the Royals and the Mets lose all three games against the Rangers.<\/p>\n<p>Playoff seeding scenarios<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Philadelphia currently holds the No. 2 seed in the National League, which would grant a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the NL Division Series. The Milwaukee Brewers remain in the top spot, but the Phillies are within striking distance and could still claim the No. 1 seed with a strong finish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Clinching the No. 1 seed earns a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the National League Championship Series.<\/p>\n<p>Remaining schedule<\/p>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Friday, Sept. 12 &#8211; vs Kansas City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Saturday, Sept. 13 &#8211; vs Kansas City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Sunday, Sept. 14 &#8211; vs Kansas City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Monday, Sept. 15 &#8211; @ Los Angeles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Tuesday, Sept. 16 &#8211; @ Los Angeles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Wednesday, Sept. 17 &#8211; @ Los Angeles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Friday, Sept. 19 &#8211; @ Arizona<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Saturday, Sept. 20 &#8211; @ Arizona<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Sunday, Sept. 21 &#8211; @ Arizona<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Tuesday, Sept. 23 &#8211; vs Miami<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Wednesday, Sept. 24 &#8211; vs Miami<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Thursday, Sept. 25 &#8211; vs Miami<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Friday, Sept. 26 &#8211; vs Minnesota<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Saturday, Sept. 27 &#8211; vs Minnesota<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Sunday, Sept. 28 &#8211; vs Minnesota<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2025 WPVI-TV. 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