It's officially magic number season in Philadelphia as the Phillies inch closer to clinching a playoff berth and the NL East.

The Phillies face the Mets at 7:15 p.m., on Sept. 11. Left-hander Jesus Luzardo (13-6, 4.01 ERA) will pitch for the Phillies. Left-hander David Peterson (9-5, 3.72 ERA) will pitch for the Mets. The game will be broadcast on FOX. The radio broadcast will be on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM. 7 FM/1150 AM.

The Philadelphia Phillies are a game away from a clean sweep of the New York Mets after winning, 11-3, on Wednesday evening.

Max Kepler homered and drove in five runs and Bryce Harper also went deep as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 11-3.

The Phillies are on the cusp of punching their postseason ticket, and are within reach of the best record in baseball.

Max Kepler homered and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies moved closer to repeating as NL East champions by routing the New York Mets 11-3.

The term "magic number" is pivotal in baseball, representing the combination of wins needed by a team and losses by its closest competitor to clinch a playoff spot, division title, or wild card berth. For the Phillies, this number reflects their current standing and the urgency to maintain their lead.

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