what is the world series best out of

The World Series is played as a best-of-seven series, meaning the first team to win four games wins the championship. A team can win 4-0 (a sweep), 4-1, 4-2, or 4-3, with all outcomes possible and the series lasting anywhere from four to seven games. The format has been used since 1905 (with a brief exception in 1994 due to a strike), and the winner is determined by who first reaches four victories in the series. If you’d like, I can add a quick historical note on how often each possible outcome has occurred and highlight some famous seven-game conclusions.