Oct 01, 2009 7:54 AM EST

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel didn't take part in the team's celebration on Wednesday night after they clinched their third straight NL East title.

"I'll celebrate when we get to the big one," Manuel told the Associated Press.

Philadelphia defeated Houston 10-3 to clinch the division and a playoff berth.

The Phillies are trying to become the first repeat champions since the Yankees won three straight World Series from 1998-2000.

Via ESPN