This day in baseball: First World Series sweep Posted on October 13, 2018 by Precious Sanders The Boston Braves completed the first World Series sweep in baseball history on October 13, 1914. The Braves defeated the Philadelphia Athletics, 3-1, to win the Series, four games to none. 1914 Boston Braves (Wikipedia) Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestRedditEmailMoreLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrLike this:Like Loading... Related