The Mets lowered their magic number down to 30 during their 4 game series against the Phillies, missing a great opportunity to do some serious damage to the team chasing them in the standings. Each game the Mets could have won during the series would have dropped the magic number down by 2. Well, they only took 1 of 4 against the Phillies, lowering their magic number only by 2. Not that I’m worried, the Mets still have a 13 game lead in the National League East. Next up are the Rockies for 3 in NY. I’m excited since the games will be televised here in Denver, maybe I’ll catch a couple.