The
1948 World Series matched the
Cleveland Indians against the
Boston Braves. The Braves had won the
National League pennant for the first time since the "Miracle Braves" team of , while the Indians had spoiled a chance for the only all-Boston World Series by winning a
one-game playoff against the
Boston Red Sox for the
American League flag. Though superstar
pitcher Bob Feller failed to win either of his two starts, the Indians won the Series in six games to capture their second championship and their first since (as well as their last to the present date).