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A Wild-Card Race Worth Chasing
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"I know we lost tonight," says reserve outfielder Jason Michaels. "But this was a big series win. I think we should go to Florida thinking we have some momentum."
Everyone is trying to calculate what record it is going to take to win the wild card.
Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel once thought 86 wins would get it done, but he has modified his prediction: "I think we're going to have to go a little better. I think 87 or 88 [wins] is going to win this. We're right there."
Standings at the conclusion of play Thursday:
| Team | W | L | GB |
| Houston | 78 | 68 | -- |
| Philadelphia | 78 | 69 | 1/2 |
| Florida | 78 | 69 | 1/2 |
| Washington | 76 | 71 | 2 1/2 |
The door closes behind the last Phillie out the door, as they head to the team bus and then on to Florida. And we all know what they are doing at this very moment:
They are wild-carding.
Staff writer Barry Svrluga contributed to this report.
