The Phillies-Mets rivalry began with an 11-9 Phillies' win at the Polo Grounds on May 11, 1962. Sixty-one years later, the NL East rivals have met more than 1,000 times
Here's a look at the series history, all-time records, wins, and more:
Phillies vs. Mets Series History
The Phillies and Mets have played 1,055 times, with the Phillies controlling the series 541-513-1. In 2022, both the Phillies and Mets made the postseason in the same year despite 50 years of previous matchups.
The rivalry was not always this fierce, with many meaningless 20th-century matchups. When the Phillies were good, the Mets were bad, and vice-versa.
Phillies vs. Mets All-Time Records
| Category | Phillies | Mets |
| Wins | 10,023 | 4,655 |
| Losses | 11,192 | 4,992 |
| Win Pct. | .472 | .483 |
| NL Pennants | 8 | 5 |
| World Series Titles | 2 | 2 |