Tonight's Game, in Numbers

By Amy McCormick

Tonight’s 9-0 victory in Cincinnati brings us one day closer to the postseason.  Here are just a few reasons, quantitatively speaking.

18.  Number of shutouts the Phillies’ pitching staff has recorded thus far this season.

3. Number of RBIs for Halladay tonight.

411.  Number, in feet to center field, the baseball traveled when Pence homered in the 6^th.

6. Number of consecutive 100 RBI seasons for Ryan Howard.

85. Number of games in the Phils’ “Wins” column.

17. Number of homeruns for Raul Ibanez this season.

7 ½. Number of games by which the Braves trail the Phils.

23.  Our magic number.

Do the math, kids.  This team is steamrolling itself toward the Fall Classic.