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Phillies Wild Card Race Update
Phillies edge NL Wild Card with magic number of 3, bullpen prep for playoffs
In brief
Phillies edge NL Wild Card with magic number of 3, bullpen prep for playoffs Phillies need 3 wins to clinch Wild Card spot against Padres and Cubs Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Wild Card standings
Phillies dropped to final NL playoff spot after 7-10 stretch but remain one game behind Padres and Cubs
Magic number
Phillies need three wins to clinch Wild Card spot against Padres and Cubs
Playoff matchups
Phillies could face Braves in Wild Card round if they stay in 6th spot
Brewers series
Phillies play Brewers at home for three games before facing Rays
Bullpen prep
Phillies aim to test bullpen with Jesús Luzardo and Andrew Painter
Cy Young contender
Cris Sánchez has strong case for NL Cy Young with 18-6 record and 2.93 ERA
Playoff bullpen
Phillies add Jonathan Bowlan to bullpen for postseason depth
Bryce Harper
Harper played 156 of 156 games in his career, never completing 162
Playoff strategy
Phillies hope to rest Sánchez for postseason after regular season
Brewers vs Rays
Phillies face Brewers and Rays in final regular season games
Bullpen confidence
Phillies trust Jhoan Duran, Alex McFarlane and Bowlan for playoff bullpen
Playoff seeding
Phillies could host top seed if they catch Padres and Cubs
The one thing
Phillies need 3 wins to clinch Wild Card spot against Padres and Cubs
