September 29, 1914 – The Boston Braves, a team that was in last place in the 8-team National League standings in mid-July, clinched the NL pennant and it wasn’t even close as they finished 10-1/2 games better than their closest contender, the New York Giants.
Their record over their final 87 games was an astounding 68–19 for a winning percentage of .782. They went on to sweep the Philadelphia Athletics in the World Series and are forever known as the “Miracle Braves.”
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