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What team won the 1989 World Series?
Oakland Athletics
1989 World Series/Champion
Who won the American League East in 1989?
Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays. Oakland won the series, 4–1.
What two teams played in the 1988 World Series?
1988 World Series Los Angeles Dodgers over Oakland Athletics (4-1)
- WS MVP: Orel Hershiser.
- NLCS MVP: Orel Hershiser.
- ALCS MVP: Dennis Eckersley.
Who were the best baseball players in 1989?
MLB Season History – 1989
| BATTING AVERAGE | |
|---|---|
| 1. Barry Larkin | .342 |
| 2. Kirby Puckett | .339 |
| 3. Carney Lansford | .336 |
| 4. Tony Gwynn | .336 |
Who played in the 1989 World Series?
The 1989 World Series was played between the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. The Series ran from October 14 through October 28, with the A’s sweeping the Giants in four games.
How many games did the a’s win the World Series?
The Series ran from October 14 through October 28, with the A’s sweeping the Giants in four games. It was the first World Series sweep since 1976, and is best remembered for the Loma Prieta earthquake, which occurred on October 17 at the beginning of Game 3 and caused a 10-day disruption in play.
Are there any 19th-century World Series in Major League Baseball?
The 19th-century competitions are, however, not officially recognized as part of World Series history by Major League Baseball, as it considers 19th-century baseball to be a prologue to the modern baseball era.
How many World Series did the Dodgers win in the 1980s?
The Dodgers won two more World Series in the 1980s (1981, 1988). The A’s again went to three straight world series, from 1988–1990, winning once. 1988 and 1989 were all-California series as the A’s lost to the Dodgers and beat the Giants, respectively.