The 1888 St. Louis Browns season was the team's 7th season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 7th season in the American Association. The Browns went 92-43 during the season and finished first in the American Association, claiming their fourth pennant in a row. In the World Series, the Browns faced the National League champion New York Giants, losing the series 6 games to 4.
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