Phillies Magic Number: PHI can create distance from Mets in division race in huge NL East showdownThe Mets may have gotten the last laugh at Citi Field, but the Phillies are preparing to take care of business this time around at Citizens Bank Park. The NL East rivals begin a four-game series on Monday night with the Phillies holding a seven-game lead in the division. The NL East race was tighter a few weeks ago. Thanks to that malfeasance in CIncy, the Phillies’ magic number to clinch the NL East is 13 over the Mets entering this week's series. Additionally, the Phillies’ magic number to clinch a playoff spot is down to nine.