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Phillies Magic Number Drops
Phillies magic number drops to eight after Diamondbacks loss.
In brief
Phillies magic number drops to eight after Diamondbacks loss. Philadelphia Phillies saw their magic number drop to eight after Arizona Diamondbacks lost, moving them closer to a playoff spot. Originally reported by Philadelphia Phillies On SI.
Phillies lose 6-3 to Nationals
Philadelphia Phillies lost to Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night, marking their fourth loss in five games.
Phillies aimed for sweep
Phillies hoped to sweep the two-game set against Nationals with Cristopher Sanchez and Zack Wheeler pitching.
Sanchez underperformed
Sanchez was not at his best, and the Phillies offense scored just three runs in the loss.
Magic number drops to eight
Phillies magic number sits at eight after Arizona Diamondbacks lost, helping them get closer to a playoff spot.
Wild card race tightens
Wild card race is a three-team battle with Phillies 2.5 games back of San Diego Padres for final spot.
Phillies need Wednesday win
Phillies need Zack Wheeler to get a win on Wednesday to stay in playoff contention.
Mets series looms
Phillies face four-game series against New York Mets next weekend, with Mets hoping to spoil their division rival.
What matters most
Philadelphia Phillies saw their magic number drop to eight after Arizona Diamondbacks lost, moving them closer to a playoff spot.
