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Phillies One Win From NL East Title After Magic Number Drops to 1

Deadline pickups have powered the surge despite injuries to Zack Wheeler, with Trea Turner recently out.

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Overview

  • The Phillies beat the Royals 8-6 to reach 89-60, extend their NL East lead to 13 games, and cut the magic number to one.
  • Philadelphia can clinch a second straight division crown today with a win over Kansas City or a Mets loss to the Rangers.
  • Jhoan Durán, acquired at the deadline, touched 102 mph to secure his 30th save in the Royals win.
  • A four-game sweep of the Mets in Philadelphia created the division gap and featured strong turns from Aaron Nola, Ranger Suárez, and Jesús Luzardo.
  • The post-deadline push has been driven by Harrison Bader’s impact and a resurgent outfield led by Brandon Marsh and Max Kepler, with Rob Thomson’s patience praised as the club navigates absences for Wheeler and Turner.