The Dodgers moved into first place in the National League in late August 1948 for a short time , but they finished third at the end of the season . The Braves went on to win the league title and lose to the Cleveland Indians in the World Series . The Dodgers briefly moved into first place in the National League in late August 1948 , but they ultimately finished third as the Braves went on to win the league title and lose to the Cleveland Indians in the World Series .