In accordance with one of the oddities of the baseball rulebook, he earned a save in a 12–2 Phillies victory over the Nationals on May 21 by pitching three innings in relief of Jamie Moyer and not surrendering the lead, though he entered the game with the Phillies leading by twelve runs. Philadelphia won its second straight NL East title in 2008, and Condrey was again part of the postseason roster.
Following one of baseball's unusual regulations, he earned a save on May 21 when pitching three innings for the Phillies against the Nationals in a game where they won 12–2. Despite being up by twelve runs, he did not surrender the lead. Philadelphia claimed its second consecutive NL East title that year, and Condrey was part of the postseason roster.