83-66. They were in first place by .5 games
The Mets were 11-7 vs. the Phillies in 2008.
As of September 21, the Mets have blown 29 saves in 2008. This ties the franchise record set in 1999. With 7 games remaining, and the state of the bullpen it would appear that a new team record will be achieved before the end of the season.
The New York Mets had 7 wins and 11 losses against the Atlanta Braves in 2008.
89-73 finishing three games behind the first place Phillies
Through the games played on August 4, 2007, the Mets all time franchise record is 3470-3790.
Mike Piazza, and David Wright hold the Mets record for most RBIs in a single season with 124. Piazza did it in 1999, and Wright did it in 2008.
David Cone is the only Mets pitcher to pitch 3 consecutive complete game victories. Mike Pelfrey threw 2 in 2008
As of August 10th, 2008, the New York Mets are 65-51 (.560) on Sunday home games since 2000. This number includes playoff games (2-0)
According to Baseball Reference, through the 2008 season the Phillies franchise record is 8945-10098 and the Mets franchise record is 3585-3889. if you are looking to find out which team is better, you must factor in the fact that the phillies have been around for 125 years and just won their 2nd championship in 2008. and the mets have been around for 46 years and have 2 championships also.
Jonathon Niese debuted on September 2, 2008, playing for the New York Mets at Shea Stadium; he played his final game on September 29, 2013, playing for the New York Mets at Citi Field.
The Mets and Dodgers played seven games in the 2008 season with the Mets winning 4 times and the Dodgers winning 3 times.
Through the 2008 season, that is Lance Johnson with 21 triples in 1996.