The Philadelphia Phillies chase their seventh straight victory Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix, with their Game 3 series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The game is scheduled to start at 3:40 p.

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber had some words on their trade deadline.

In October of 2023, the Diamondbacks dashed the Phillies’ dream of winning consecutive pennants. In September of 2026, the Diamondbacks will serve as a benchmark as to whether these Phillies even have a chance of achieving what the 2023 Phillies came so close to achieving.

James McCann hit a solo homer in the eighth inning, eight Arizona pitchers combined for a shutout and the Diamondbacks avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Phillies 1-0 Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Phillies have been the best team in Major League Baseball since the start of August, as they've gone 21-7 in August and began September with a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's natural to link the Phillies' recent success with their moves at the MLB trade deadline on August 3.

The surging Phillies have won 15 of their last 17 games and are now just three behind the Braves for the NL East lead.

What is the new magic number for the Philadelphia Phillies following a win against the Arizona Diamondbacks.