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The 1903 World Series was a very important baseball event. It was the first time the champions of the National League and the American League played against each other. The Boston Red Sox (then called the Boston Americans) faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Boston won this exciting series, making history as the first modern World Series champions.

The First Modern World Series

Before 1903, baseball leagues didn't always play each other for a championship. The National League was the main league for many years. But then, the American League started up and became very popular. Fans wanted to see the best teams from both leagues compete. So, in 1903, they decided to hold a special championship event. This was the very first time the two leagues officially played each other for a "World Series" title.

Who Played in 1903?

The two teams that made it to this historic series were the Boston Americans and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

  • The Boston Americans were a strong team from the American League. They had many talented players ready to prove their league was the best.
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates were the champions of the National League. They also had great players and were eager to win the first-ever World Series.

How the Series Unfolded

The 1903 World Series was a "best-of-nine" series. This meant the first team to win five games would be the champion. The series was very exciting and went for eight games. The Pirates started strong, winning three of the first four games. It looked like they might win easily!

However, the Boston Americans made an amazing comeback. They won the next four games in a row! This incredible winning streak helped them secure the championship. In the end, Boston won the series five games to three. This made them the first-ever champions of the modern World Series, a tradition that continues every year.

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