PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies could become the first team this year to clinch a division title on Sunday. The magic number to win the NL East is 1. All the Phillies need is a win or a Mets loss.
Since snapping the franchise’s 11-year postseason drought in 2022, the Phillies have held eight beer-soaked, dizzying regular season and postseason clinching celebrations in the clubhouse. The last six have come at home inside the Phillies clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park.
On typical days, boxes pile and players wander in and out as they visit their locker in between training room visits, film study and batting practice sessions.