Series by series

How the 1987 playoffs unfolded

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World Series. The Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4–3 in the 1987 World Series.

ALCS. The Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4–1 in the 1987 ALCS.

NLCS. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 4–3 in the 1987 NLCS.

Final

1987 MLB playoff bracket

Quick answers

MLB playoff questions

Who won the 1987 World Series?
The Minnesota Twins won the 1987 World Series, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 4–3.
Who won the 1987 ALCS?
The Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4–1 in the 1987 ALCS. That won the American League pennant.
Who won the 1987 NLCS?
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 4–3 in the 1987 NLCS. That won the National League pennant.
How did the 1987 MLB playoffs work?
Each league's two division winners met in a best-of-seven League Championship Series, and the pennant winners met in the World Series.