Yeah it does. Hmm... So the way to calculate the magic number is Leader games remaining (16) + 1 - difference in losses (67-58 = 9) So our magic number over the Phillies and Astros is 8 If the Phillies win Saturday its still 9 If the Phillies lose sunday its now 16 + 1 - 10 = 7 BUT Houston is still tied for the WC, and still % points ahead of Philly. And for us the magic number to eliminate them from the WC is still 8. So I believe the answer is no, it cannot. Are you talking about overall or just the division? If the Brewers lose, the number goes down. I'm talking about the WC Gotcha. You were correct.