The Chicago Cubs host the San Diego Padres Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series!
The Cubs Magic Number to advance to the National League Division Series is two.
First pitch is at 2:08 CT.
GO CUBS GO!
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The Magic Number is affected by one of two events: a Cubs win or that opponent losing. The number was 163 at the beginning of the season. When the number hits 0, the Cubs have clinched the NL Central and are in the PLAYOFFS!
This site represents the Magic Number for clinching the National League Central Division. If the Wild Card becomes relevant for getting into the postseason, this site may contain both. In that case, the Wild Card number will clearly be denoted. That formula works similarly but can be affected by MLB's convoluted tiebreaker system.
Counting down the Cubs' path to NL Central Division championships and beyond...
How The Number Works
The Chicago Cubs Magic Number for the NL Central Division title is calculated using the following formula:
Total Number of Games + 1 - Wins by the Cubs - Losses by NL Central opponent with fewest losses.
Total Number of Games + 1 - Wins by the Cubs - Losses by NL Central opponent with fewest losses.
The Magic Number is affected by one of two events: a Cubs win or that opponent losing. The number was 163 at the beginning of the season. When the number hits 0, the Cubs have clinched the NL Central and are in the PLAYOFFS!
This site represents the Magic Number for clinching the National League Central Division. If the Wild Card becomes relevant for getting into the postseason, this site may contain both. In that case, the Wild Card number will clearly be denoted. That formula works similarly but can be affected by MLB's convoluted tiebreaker system.
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