Making the playoffs? Check.
Winning the division? Check.
Clinching one of the byes? Check.
Now it’s all about grabbing that top overall seed. You have to wonder if playing the for that top seed is something that will benefit a team that will have to sit for a few days. Having something to play for is probably good for them as they continue to chase a goal instead of resting players, throttling down on pitchers. It’s what the Braves did two years in a row and they went out quickly in the playoffs. Maybe this will benefit the Phillies.