Phillies on brink of clinching NL East title

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Phillies are closing in on their second straight National League East title.

Only 12 games remain as the team sets its eyes on another Red October.

Philadelphia begins a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. First pitch is set for 10:10 p.m.

What is the magic number?

The magic number to clinch the NL East stands at 1. That means if the Phillies win or the Mets lose another game, they secure the division crown.

Playoff seeding scenarios

Philadelphia currently holds the No. 2 seed in the National League, which would grant a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the NL Division Series. The Milwaukee Brewers remain in the top spot, but the Phillies are within striking distance and could still claim the No. 1 seed with a strong finish.

Clinching the No. 1 seed earns a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the National League Championship Series.

Remaining schedule

• Sunday, Sept. 14 - vs Kansas City

• Monday, Sept. 15 - @ Los Angeles

• Tuesday, Sept. 16 - @ Los Angeles

• Wednesday, Sept. 17 - @ Los Angeles

• Friday, Sept. 19 - @ Arizona

• Saturday, Sept. 20 - @ Arizona

• Sunday, Sept. 21 - @ Arizona

• Tuesday, Sept. 23 - vs Miami

• Wednesday, Sept. 24 - vs Miami

• Thursday, Sept. 25 - vs Miami

• Friday, Sept. 26 - vs Minnesota

• Saturday, Sept. 27 - vs Minnesota

• Sunday, Sept. 28 - vs Minnesota