1948 Chicago White Sox season
Season standings

American League
W
L
Pct.
GB
Cleveland Indians
97
58
.626
-
Boston Red Sox
96
59
.619
1
New York Yankees
94
60
.610
2.5
Philadelphia Athletics
84
70
.545
12.5
Detroit Tigers
78
76
.506
18.5
St. Louis Browns
59
94
.386
37
Washington Senators
56
97
.366
40
Chicago White Sox
51
101
.336
44.5

Question: Which team finished in eight (last) place in the American League, and with what record and number of games behind the first place Cleveland Indians?
Answer: Chicago White Sox finished eighth (last) in the American League with a 51–101 record, 44.5 games behind the first place Cleveland Indians.