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The Philadelphia Phillies open a four-game series against the New York Mets on Thursday in New York. With a little help tonight, the Phillies can clinch their third straight postseason berth and take a big step toward the NL East title.
Did the Phillies win last night?
Brewers 2, Phillies 1
Having clinched the NL Central title before play began, the Brewers held the Phillies from closing in on a playoff spot. Jackson Chourio hit a triple in the ninth inning and scored on Jake Bauer’s one-out single to break a 1-1 tie. The Brewers moved to within three games of the Phillies and now have the best record in the National League.
Aaron Nola had a strong performance, pitching seven innings, allowing one run and striking out nine players. Alec Bohm scored the Phillies’ only run with a home run in the second inning.
What is the magic number?
The magic number shows how close a team is to securing a postseason spot. According to MLB.com, a team’s magic number represents the combination of wins a team needs and losses by its closest competitor to reach a certain goal. Every time a team wins, its magic number decreases by one. Likewise, the magic number decreases by one when that team’s closest competitor loses.
What is the Phillies’ magic number?
The Phillies have their sights set on three important magic numbers. Here they are as of Wednesday morning:
- The magic number to secure a playoff spot is 2. The opponent to watch in this scenario is the Atlanta Braves. The Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Wednesday night. If the Braves lose on Thursday and the Phillies win, Philadelphia will secure a playoff spot. Atlanta plays at Cincinnati on Thursday at 1:10 p.m.
- The magic number to win the NL East is 4. The team to watch in that scenario is the New York Mets. On Wednesday, the Mets beat the Washington Nationals 10-0. The Mets host the Phillies on Thursday at 7:15 p.m.
- The magic number to achieve the best record in the National League is 10. The team to watch in this scenario is the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are one game behind the Phillies in the race for the best record. On Wednesday, the Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 8-4. The Dodgers face the Marlins on Thursday at 4:40 p.m. in Miami.
What time do the Phillies play tonight?
Philadelphia will face New York on Thursday at 7:15 p.m. at Citi Field in Flushing, New York. Philadelphia right-hander Taijuan Walker (3-6, 6.29 ERA) will face New York right-hander Luis Severino (10-6, 3.77 ERA).
What channel is the Phillies game on tonight?
The game will be broadcast on FOX. Radio coverage will be on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM.
How can I stream the Phillies game tonight?
Every Phillies game is streamed on MLB.com with the paid MLB TV package. You can also stream the radio broadcasts with MLB Audio.
When do the Phillies play on Apple TV+ this season?
The Phillies are scheduled to play another game on “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV+.
Friday: Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets
How can I watch the Phillies on Apple TV+?
To watch the shows, you need a subscription to Apple TV+. A monthly subscription to Apple TV+ A mo
