The Philadelphia Phillies are National League East Division champions and postseason bound, but the next step is securing a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

The Phillies lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 on Sept. 17.

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What's the Phillies magic number to clinch a first-round bye?

The Phillies ' magic number to clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs is 4. Expert MLB daily picks: Unique MLB betting insights only at USA TODAY

Phillies remaining schedule: Sept. 19-21 at Arizona; Sept. 23-25 vs. Miami; Sept. 26-28 vs. Minnesota.

Dodgers remaining schedule: Sept. 18-21 vs. San Francisco; Sept. 23-2

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