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Phillies Close In on Berth as Mets’ Wild-Card Cushion Shrinks

Philadelphia’s magic number is five with Milwaukee owning the NL’s best record.

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Sep 9, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) celebrates with Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Jackson Chourio (11) and Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) after scoring during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Phillies hold a 10-game NL East lead and trail the Brewers by 2.5 games for the NL’s top seed, with Milwaukee holding the head-to-head tiebreaker.
  • Milwaukee leads the NL Central by 6.5 games and paces MLB with 89 wins, positioning for home-field advantage.
  • The Mets have lost five straight and sit two games ahead of the Giants and Reds for the final NL wild-card spot with 16 games left.
  • New York’s remaining slate includes the Rangers, Padres and Cubs, and the season ends with six road games; the Mets are 31-43 away from Citi Field.
  • Tiebreakers loom large as the Mets own the edge over the Giants but lose it to the Reds, while the Cubs maintain a firmer wild-card hold and the Dodgers lead the NL West.