The Philadelphia Phillies continue their four-game series against the New York Mets on Friday 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?

Mets 10, Phillies 6

Taijuan Walker allowed eight runs in 3.13 innings as the Mets took an early lead and defeated the Phillies. Trea Turner hit a two-run homer for Philadelphia in the third inning and Bryce Harper hit a two-run double in the seventh.

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 Friday 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 15-3 on Thursday. If the Braves lose on Friday and the Phillies win, Philadelphia will secure a playoff spot. Atlanta will face Miami on Friday at 7:10 p.m. in Miami.

• The magic number to win the NL East is 4. The team to watch in this scenario is the New York Mets. On Wednesday, the Mets beat the Phillies 10-6. The Mets host the Phillies on Friday at 7:10 p.m.

• The magic number to have the best record in the National League is 10. The team to watch in this scenario is the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Thursday, the Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 20-4. On Friday, the Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies at 10:10 p.m. The Dodgers are tied with the Phillies in the race for the best record. However, the Phillies have the playoff tiebreaker over the Dodgers.

What time do the Phillies play tonight?

Philadelphia will face New York on Friday at 7:10 p.m. at Citi Field in New York. Philadelphia left-hander Cristopher Sanchez (10-9, 3.24 ERA) will face New York left-hander David Peterson (9-2, 2.85 ERA).

What channel is the Phillies game on tonight?

The game will be broadcast on Apple TV+. The radio broadcast will be on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM.

How can I watch the Phillies on Apple TV+?

You’ll need a subscription to Apple TV+ if you want to watch it. A monthly subscription to Apple TV+ costs $9.99, but Apple TV+ offers a free trial that requires an email address or Apple ID.

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.

This article originally appeared in the Delaware News Journal: How to watch the Phillies-Mets game on Apple TV+? What’s the magic number?