The Philadelphia Phillies are closing in on another Red October.

Last night, the Phillies defeated their National League East Division rival New York Mets 6-4 to complete a four-game sweep and move 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 3.

The Phillies ' magic number to clinch the NL East is 5.

The Phillies' magic number to clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs is 12.

The closest competitor for a postseason berth is the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants . The closest competitor for the NL East title is the New York Mets . The closest competitor for

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