Game seven

Table columns:
Year
Winning team
Losing team
Score
Site
Notes

Table rows:
cells: 1909[3]
Pittsburgh Pirates
Detroit Tigers
8–0
Bennett Park, Detroit
Rookie Babe Adams tosses a six hit shutout for his third win of the series.
cells: 1912[4]
Boston Red Sox
New York Giants
3–2 F/10
Fenway Park, Boston
This decisive contest was actually game eight, as game two had ended in a tie.
cells: 1924[5]
Washington Senators
New York Giants
4–3 F/12
Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.
Longest game seven in innings. In the 12th, Muddy Ruel doubled after a dropped foul popfly by Giants catcher Hank Gowdy. Ruel scored on a game-winning RBI double by Earl McNeely.
cells: 1925[6]
Pittsburgh Pirates
Washington Senators
9–7
Forbes Field, Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh became the first team in a best of seven to win the series when trailing three games to one.
cells: 1926[7]
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
3–2
Yankee Stadium, the Bronx, New York City
Grover Cleveland Alexander strikes out Tony Lazzeri with the bases loaded to end the seventh and preserve the Cardinals lead. Two innings later Babe Ruth is caught stealing to end the World Series.
cells: 1931[8]
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Athletics
4–2
St. Louis, Missouri
Last postseason game for the Athletics while based in Philadelphia.
cells: 1934[9]
St. Louis Cardinals
Detroit Tigers
11–0
Navin Field, Detroit
Dizzy Dean's second win, a six-hit shutout on one day of rest, gives the Cardinals the title.
cells: 1940[10]
Cincinnati Reds
Detroit Tigers
2–1
Crosley Field, Cincinnati
This game was over in a snappy 1:47 while a sacrifice bunt and sacrifice fly scored the winning runs.
cells: 1945[11]
Detroit Tigers
Chicago Cubs
9–3
Wrigley Field, Chicago
Cubs last World Series appearance until 2016. See also: Curse of the Billy Goat
cells: 1946[12]
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Red Sox
4–3
Sportsman's Park III, St. Louis, Missouri
Enos Slaughter's famous mad dash scored the deciding run to win the game and the series.
cells: 1947[13]
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
5–2
Yankee Stadium, the Bronx, New York City
This was the Series that featured Cookie Lavagetto's pinch-hit that spoiled Bill Bevens' no-hit bid and Al Gionfriddo's catch to rob Joe DiMaggio of a home run.
cells: 1952[14]
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
4–2
Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City
Billy Martin's game saving infield catch preserves the Yankees lead and helps win the game and the series.
cells: 1955[15]
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Yankees
2–0
Yankee Stadium, the Bronx, New York City
Dodgers' only championship in Brooklyn. The home team won all games of the series, except for game seven.
cells: 1956[16]
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
9–0
Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, New York City
Jackie Robinson's final Major League game. Last postseason game at Ebbets Field and Dodgers' last postseason game before moving to Los Angeles. The home team won all games of the series, except for game seven.
cells: 1957[17]
Milwaukee Braves
New York Yankees
5–0
Yankee Stadium, the Bronx, New York City
The Braves' only championship in Milwaukee.
cells: 1958[18]
New York Yankees
Milwaukee Braves
6–2
County Stadium, Milwaukee
The Yankees win their 18th World Series title after being down three games to one. This was the Braves' last postseason game in Milwaukee.
cells: 1960[19]
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Yankees
10–9
Forbes Field, Pittsburgh
Bill Mazeroski hit the walk-off home run to win the Pirates the championship. Last postseason game in Forbes Field. Last postseason game for Yankees' manager Casey Stengel. Highest scoring game seven.
cells: 1962[20]
New York Yankees
San Francisco Giants
1–0
Candlestick Park, San Francisco
With runners on second and third and two outs, Willie McCovey's line drive to Bobby Richardson ended the game. First game seven that ended with a 1-0 score.
cells: 1964[21]
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
7–5
Busch Stadium I, St. Louis, Missouri
The Yankees' last World Series appearance until 1976. Last postseason game at Busch Stadium I.
cells: 1965[22]
Los Angeles Dodgers
Minnesota Twins
2–0
Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, Minnesota
Pitching through immense pain and on two days rest, Sandy Koufax throws a 3 hit shutout to win the Series and World Series MVP. The home team won all games of the series, except for game seven.
cells: 1967[23]
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Red Sox
7–2
Fenway Park, Boston
Bob Gibson wins his third game of the Series and also homers.
cells: 1968[24]
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Cardinals
4–1
Busch Stadium II, St. Louis, Missouri
Mickey Lolich out-duels Bob Gibson. The Tigers rallied from a 3-1 deficit to win the series. First game seven loss by the Cardinals in the World Series.
cells: 1971[25]
Pittsburgh Pirates
Baltimore Orioles
2–1
Memorial Stadium, Baltimore
The home team won all games of the series, except for game seven.
cells: 1972[26]
Oakland Athletics
Cincinnati Reds
3–2
Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati
The A's first championship in Oakland. The A's were the last American League team to win a World Series game seven on the road until 2017.
cells: 1973[27]
Oakland Athletics
New York Mets
5–2
Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
Bert Campaneris and Reggie Jackson hit the only Oakland home runs in this game to set the tone for victory and the series.
cells: 1975[28]
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Red Sox
4–3
Fenway Park, Boston
One night after Carlton Fisk's famous home run, the Reds rebound to take the Series.
cells: 1979[29]
Pittsburgh Pirates
Baltimore Orioles
4–1
Memorial Stadium, Baltimore
The Pittsburgh Pirates, powered by NLCS and World Series MVP Willie Stargell, rally from a 3-1 deficit to win the series. The Pirates were the last team to win a road game seven until 2014.
cells: 1982[30]
St. Louis Cardinals
Milwaukee Brewers
6–3
Busch Stadium II, St. Louis, Missouri
Joaquín Andújar earns his second win of the Series and Bruce Sutter his second save.
cells: 1985[31]
Kansas City Royals
St. Louis Cardinals
11–0
Royals Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Second World Series held entirely in the state of Missouri. The Royals also won the 1985 American League Championship Series in seven games. Royals became first team to win the World Series after losing the first two games at home. The Royals were the last team to come back from 3–1 down to win a title, in any of the five major men's professional sports leagues, until the Cleveland Cavaliers won the 2016 NBA Finals after trailing 3–1. The 1985 Royals were the last team to win a World Series after trailing 3–1 until the Cubs did so in 2016.
cells: 1986[32]
New York Mets
Boston Red Sox
8–5
Shea Stadium, Flushing, Queens, New York
Mets become the first team to be one strike away from elimination and come back to win the series. They also become the second team to win the series after losing the first two at home.
cells: 1987[33]
Minnesota Twins
St. Louis Cardinals
4–2
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis
The home team won all seven games of the series for the first time in MLB history.
cells: 1991[34]
Minnesota Twins
Atlanta Braves
1–0 F/10
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis
Like in 1987, the home team won all games of the series. The Twins won in the bottom of the 10th on a walk-off single by Gene Larkin scoring Dan Gladden after ​9 1⁄2 scoreless innings of play. Jack Morris goes all ten innings for the Twins and is named the Series MVP. Twins Centerfielder Kirby Puckett hit a famous walk-off home run in the bottom of the eleventh inning of the previous night's game to force this decisive game.
cells: 1997[35]
Florida Marlins
Cleveland Indians
3–2 F/11
Pro Player Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Florida becomes the first wild card team to win the World Series. The Marlins rallied for one run in the bottom of the ninth to tie and won in the eleventh on an Édgar Rentería RBI single off Charles Nagy.
cells: 2001[36]
Arizona Diamondbacks
New York Yankees
3–2
Bank One Ballpark, Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona becomes the fastest expansion team to win the World Series, rallying for two runs in the bottom of the ninth for a come-from-behind win, capped off by Luis Gonzalez hitting the winning RBI single off closer Mariano Rivera. The home team won every game of the series.
cells: 2002[37]
Anaheim Angels
San Francisco Giants
4–1
Edison International Field, Anaheim, California
Both World Series teams were wild card entrants into the playoffs. John Lackey became the second rookie pitcher to win a World Series game seven.
cells: 2011[38]
St. Louis Cardinals
Texas Rangers
6–2
Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
Cardinals became the second team to be one strike away from elimination and come back to win the series, which they did twice. Just like the 1991 series, a walk-off home run in the bottom of the eleventh inning of game six, forced this decisive game with David Freese providing the fire power. Most recent game seven won by the home team.
cells: 2014[39]
San Francisco Giants
Kansas City Royals
3–2
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Like in 2002, both World Series teams were wild card entrants into the playoffs. The Giants became the first NL team to win a game seven on the road since 1979. NLCS MVP and eventual World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner, normally a starter, pitched five scoreless innings of relief on two days rest to save the Giants' third title in five years.
cells: 2016[40]
Chicago Cubs
Cleveland Indians
8–7 F/10
Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
Chicago Cubs' first World Series win since 1908.[41] Game played between the two teams (Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs) with the longest active championship droughts. The Cubs are the first Major League Baseball team to come back to win the World Series from a 3–1 series deficit since the 1985 Royals. Most recent World Series game seven to be decided in extra innings. First extra innings game seven to be won by the road team.
cells: 2017
Houston Astros
Los Angeles Dodgers
5–1
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
First instance of back-to-back game sevens since 2001–2002. First World Series championship for the Astros, who became the first AL team to win a World Series game 7 on the road since 1972. The Astros became the second team to win two winner-take-all game sevens in the same postseason since the Kansas City Royals in 1985.[42]

Questions about this table:
originalText: when was the last time the world series went to a game 7
answer: answerTexts: 2017