D-backs’ Magic Number Countdown
A daily look at the Arizona Diamondbacks' progress in tracking down their first National League playoff spot since 2011.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte and David Peralta celebrate after the Diamondbacks defeated the San Diego Padres 13-7 in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
(AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ magic number is now zero; They’re going to the playoffs.
Following their walk-off win over the Marlins on Sunday, the D-backs are 90-66 and lead the Rockies by 6 games for the top National League Wild Card spot.
The D-backs clinched while Sunday’s game was still in progress by virtue of losses by the Cardinals and Brewers.
The Diamondbacks have now made the postseason six times in their history. However, they’ve never made it as a Wild Card before. Arizona won the National League West in 1999, 2001, 2002, 2007 and 2011.
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I am going to go out on a limb here but I think we already know this...
I think folks would hate to loose 1 game playoff. Don't think anyone is counting on W/S
Negative!!!! As a fan what looks better and works better? As a Dback decision maker, who is the best option???