Most consecutive playoff losses

1. Red Sox 13 (lost last 2 in 1986, swept in 4 in 1988, swept in 4 in 1990, swept in 3 in 1995)

2. Phillies 11 (lost last 4 in 1915, swept in 4 in 1950, swept in 3 in 1976)

3. Royals 10 (lost last 2 in 1980, swept in 3 in 1981, swept in 3 in 1984, lost first 2 in 1985)

4. Rangers 9 (lost last 3 in 1996, swept in 3 in 1998, swept in 3 in 1999)*

4. Padres 9 (swept in 4 in 1998, swept in 3 in 2005, lost first two in 2006)*

6. Yankees 8 (lost last 3 in 1921, swept in 4 in 1922, lost first game in 1923)

6. Dodgers 8 (swept in 3 in 1995, swept in 3 in 1996, lost first 2 in 2004)

8. Braves 7 (swept in 3 in 1969, swept in 3 in 1982, lost first game in 1991)

8. Twins 7 (lost last game in 1965, swept in 3 in 1969, swept in 3 in 1970)

8. Giants 7 (swept in 4 in 1989, swept in 3 in 1997)

8. Astros 7 (lost last 2 in 1986, swept in 1997, lost first game in 1998)

8. Braves 7 (swept in 4 in 1999, swept in 3 in 2000)

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