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Miami Marlins Magic Number
NL East Magic Number
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Magic numbers belong to division leaders. The Miami Marlins (52-48) sit
6.0 games back of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East —
their path runs through the Wild Card race, where they sit 4th.
NL East Race
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | 57 | 41 | .582 | - | 5-5 | W1 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 55 | 45 | .550 | 3.0 | 5-5 | L1 |
| Miami Marlins | 52 | 48 | .520 | 6.0 | 4-6 | L6 |
| Washington Nationals | 50 | 50 | .500 | 8.0 | 4-6 | W1 |
| New York Mets | 42 | 58 | .420 | 16.0 | 5-5 | W1 |
National League Wild Card Race
| Team | W | L | PCT | WCGB | L10 | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 56 | 43 | .566 | +4.5 | 7-3 | W2 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 55 | 45 | .550 | +3.0 | 5-5 | L1 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 51 | 47 | .520 | - | 4-6 | L2 |
| Miami Marlins | 52 | 48 | .520 | - | 4-6 | L6 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 52 | 48 | .520 | - | 7-3 | W1 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 51 | 48 | .515 | 0.5 | 7-3 | W2 |
Top 3 Wild Cards reach the postseason.
What Is a Magic Number?
A magic number is how close a division leader is to making the race mathematically over: 163 minus the leader's wins minus the second-place team's losses. Every leader win takes one off; so does every pursuer loss — which is why September scoreboard-watching counts both. When it hits zero, the division is clinched, no math left. Teams that trail don't have a magic number; they have the mirror image, an elimination number, counting down to the day the leader's lead becomes unbeatable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Miami Marlins magic number?
The Miami Marlins don't have a magic number right now — magic numbers belong to division leaders, and they trail in the NL East by 6.0 games. Their playoff path runs through the Wild Card race.
How is a magic number calculated?
For a 162-game MLB season: 163 minus the division leader's wins minus the second-place team's losses. Each leader win or pursuer loss reduces it by one; at zero, the division is clinched.
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