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Phillies in playoff contention as Diamondbacks close in with two games remaining

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 4:19 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Phillies in playoff contention as Diamondbacks close in with two games remaining

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies sit at the third NL Wild Card spot with two games left in the regular season. Following a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on September 25, the Phillies hold a one-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who won their latest game. With the magic number for the Phillies at two, they must win both remaining games to secure a postseason berth, while the Diamondbacks need at least one win against the San Diego Padres. The Diamondbacks also hold the tiebreaker, which could be crucial if they end the season tied with the Phillies.

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By the Numbers

•Phillies lead the NL Wild Card standings with a one-game edge.
•Diamondbacks have a chance but need favorable outcomes.
•Phillies' magic number is two with two games remaining.
•Diamondbacks won their last game to close the gap.
•Philadelphia plays two more home games; Arizona plays on the road.

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4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies Playoff Scenarios Hear Diamondbacks’ Footsteps

What they're saying

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A diamondback is a snake. And snakes, the first book of the Bible shares, had their feet taken away not long after the world was created. But these snakes, the Arizona Diamondbacks, definitely have feet — and the Philadelphia Phillies can hear the footsteps coming fast and furious. The Phillies are clinging to the third-and-final […] The post Phillies Playoff Scenarios Hear Diamondbacks’ Footsteps appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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