What happened: The Philadelphia Phillies maintain a two-game advantage over the Arizona Diamondbacks for the National League's final wild-card berth. Philadelphia can clinch the postseason spot with any combination of two wins or Arizona losses.
Why it matters: Arizona holds the season tiebreaker, forcing the Phillies to finish with an outright better record to advance. Philadelphia controls its postseason destiny heading into the final stretch.
By the numbers: Philadelphia sits at 81-73 after dropping five of its last seven contests, including a current three-game skid. The Diamondbacks have countered with a six-game winning streak.
What to watch: Both clubs continue their regular-season schedules on Saturday.