The Philadelphia Phillies are closing in on the National League East title -- and they can take another step toward that goal Saturday evening when they host the Kansas City Royals.

Philadelphia (88-60) has won five straight games to drop its magic number to three as it aims to clinch its second straight division title. The Phillies also are within striking distance of the Milwaukee Brewers (90-58) for the top overall spot in the NL playoffs.

In Friday's series opener against Kansas City, Philadelphia posted an 8-2 victory behind five solid innings from Walker Buehler and a well-balanced, 14-hit attack.

Six of the Phillies' starters registered multiple hits, including Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott, both of whom homered in the comfortable victory.

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