Phils lose, yet decrease Magic Number to 1

Sunday afternoon's game vs. the New York Mets seems to have Philly fans worried about the team yet again. Cole Hamels, who had been lights out the entire month of September, gave up 5 runs in 4+ innings of work as the Mets defeated the Phillies 7-3, preventing the Phils from clinching the National League East title at home this season. Many fans seem to be worried considering the Phils lost a series against a New York Mets team that has had a less than stellar season (76-79), yet we should remember that since the Braves lost, the Phils magic number decreased to 1 anyway. A Braves loss, or a Phillies win, will lock up the Phils 4th consecutive division title, a great accomplishment that should not be tainted because of one series against the Mets. Quite frankly, the fact that the team stumbled against the Mets is a good sign; if anything, it should make it easier for the Phils to get hot again, just in time for the Playoffs.