The 2008 Philadelphia Phillies season marked the franchise's 126th year, as the team posted a 92–70 record to win the National League East and ultimately capture the World Series—Philadelphia's first major sports championship since the 76ers in 1983. Under manager Charlie Manuel, the Phillies overcame a midseason slump and clinched the division with a 13–3 finish, taking advantage of a late collapse by the New York Mets for the second consecutive year. In the postseason, they defeated the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers before beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4–1 in the World Series, finally breaking the "Curse of Billy Penn" with their first title in 28 years. Closer Brad Lidge was flawless, converting all 41 regular-season saves without blowing a single opportunity all year, while Cole Hamels earned MVP honors in both the NLCS and the World Series. Offensively, Ryan Howard led with 48 home runs and 146 RBIs, Chase Utley scored 113 runs, and Shane Victorino batted .293, with Victorino and Jimmy Rollins winning Gold Gloves. Notably, the team debuted alternate 1948-style uniforms for day home games, and this remains the Phillies' most recent World Series championship.