Phils Defeat Expos, Magic Number Is 4

The Philadelphia Phillies reduced their magic number to four in the National League East last night when Larry Bowa singled home the winning run in a 3-2, 12-inning victory over Montreal.

Dave Parker kept Pittsburgh four games back by stroking three hits in the Pirates' 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Ron Reed picked up the victory in relief for the Phils, while John Candelaria won his 12th game against 11 defeats for the Bucs.

One of the two Eastern squads will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs. The Dodgers clinched the Western Division Sunday.