Phillies gain ground in NL East amidst playoff race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies continue their nine-game winning streak, enhancing their playoff push in the National League. As they cut the Atlanta Braves' lead in the NL East to three games, the Phillies have also secured the second wild-card spot with five weeks left in the regular season. In the AL, the wild-card race remains tight, as multiple teams vie for playoff positions. Key upcoming dates include the regular season finale on September 27 and the wild-card round starting on September 29.
- •Phillies on a nine-game winning streak
- •Braves lead NL East by three games
- •Phillies hold second wild-card spot
- •Regular season ends September 27
- •Wild-card round begins September 29
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"On the heels of a nine-game winning streak, the Phillies are gaining ground quickly in the NL East, leaving wild-card contenders in their wake.
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