The Philadelphia Phillies are closing in on another Red October.

Last night, the Phillies defeated their National League East Division rival New York Mets 1-0 behind a vintage performance from Aaron Nola to inch closer to the postseason.

Here's what you should know about the Phillies magic number and how close they are to a fourth-straight postseason berth.

What are the Phillies' magic numbers?

The Phillies' magic number to clinch a postseason berth is 7. Expert MLB daily picks: Unique MLB betting insights only at USA TODAY

The Phillies' magic number to clinch the NL East is 11.

The Phillies' magic number to clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs is 15.

The closest competitor for a postseason berth is the San Francisco Giants. The closest competitor for the NL East titl

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