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MLB postseason: What is the Atlanta Braves “magic number” to win NL East?

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves are seeking their fourth straight National League East title.

As of Sunday night, the Braves are currently at the top of the NL East standings by 4.5 games over the Philadelphia Phillies and 5 games over the New York Mets.

So where does their “magic number” to clinch the division stand?

The magic number dropped to 16 after the Braves won their series with the Miami Marlins Sunday.

Meanwhile, the second-place Phillies lost their series with the Colorado Rockies.