| 1 | A | B | C | D | E |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | 1948 Chicago White Sox season - Season standings |  |  |  |  |
| 3 | American League | W | L | Pct. | GB |
| 4 | Cleveland Indians | 97 | 58 | .626 | - |
| 5 | Boston Red Sox | 96 | 59 | .619 | 1 |
| 6 | New York Yankees | 94 | 60 | .610 | 2.5 |
| 7 | Philadelphia Athletics | 84 | 70 | .545 | 12.5 |
| 8 | Detroit Tigers | 78 | 76 | .506 | 18.5 |
| 9 | St. Louis Browns | 59 | 94 | .386 | 37 |
| 10 | Washington Senators | 56 | 97 | .366 | 40 |
| 11 | 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.