Series by series

How the 2004 playoffs unfolded

World Series history →

World Series. The Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4–0 in the 2004 World Series.

League Championship Series. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 4–3 in the 2004 League Championship Series.

ALCS. The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 4–3 in the 2004 ALCS.

Division Series. The Houston Astros beat the Atlanta Braves 3–2 in the 2004 Division Series.

ALDS. The Boston Red Sox beat the Anaheim Angels 3–0 in the 2004 ALDS.

ALDS. The New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 3–1 in the 2004 ALDS.

NLDS. The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3–1 in the 2004 NLDS.

Final

2004 MLB playoff bracket

Quick answers

MLB playoff questions

Who won the 2004 World Series?
The Boston Red Sox won the 2004 World Series, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 4–0.
Who won the 2004 League Championship Series?
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 4–3 in the 2004 League Championship Series. That won the National League pennant.
Who won the 2004 ALCS?
The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 4–3 in the 2004 ALCS. That won the American League pennant.
How did the 2004 MLB playoffs work?
Eight teams made the playoffs: three division winners and one wild card per league, playing best-of-five Division Series, best-of-seven League Championship Series and the World Series.