Number of games the mets played in 1969?

The Cubs (74-43) were 10 games ahead of the Mets (62-51) after games played on August 13.

The Mets played their final 49 games of the season at a 38-11 clip while the Cubs played their final 45 games at an 18-27 clip. The Mets won the East Division title by 8 games over the Cubs.