MLB World Series Trivia -2
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- 1.
What was the team ERA for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2008 World Series?
- A.
0.79
- B.
1.95
- C.
4.38
- D.
2.86
Correct Answer
D. 2.86Explanation
The team ERA for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2008 World Series was 2.86. ERA stands for Earned Run Average, which is a statistic used in baseball to measure the average number of earned runs a pitcher allows over nine innings. A lower ERA indicates better pitching performance, as it means the team allowed fewer runs per game. Therefore, a team ERA of 2.86 suggests that the Phillies' pitching staff performed well in the World Series, allowing an average of 2.86 earned runs per game.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What pitcher struck out the most batters in the 2008 World Series?
- A.
Joe Blanton
- B.
Scott Kazmir
- C.
Brad Lidge
- D.
Cole Hamels
Correct Answer
B. Scott KazmirExplanation
Scott Kazmir is the correct answer because he struck out the most batters in the 2008 World Series. The other pitchers listed may have also played in the World Series, but they did not have as many strikeouts as Kazmir.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who had an 0-3 record and nine strikeouts in nine at-bats during the 1972-74 World Series?
- A.
Catfish Hunter
- B.
Blue Moon Odom
- C.
Rollie Fingers
- D.
Vida Blue
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D. Vida BlueExplanation
Vida Blue had an 0-3 record and nine strikeouts in nine at-bats during the 1972-74 World Series.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who was the last person in the 20th century to pitch more than 27 innings in one World Series?
- A.
Warren Spahn
- B.
Steve Carlton
- C.
Randy Johnson
- D.
Bob Gibson
Correct Answer
A. Warren SpahnExplanation
Warren Spahn is the correct answer because he was the last person in the 20th century to pitch more than 27 innings in one World Series. This implies that no other pitchers in the 20th century achieved this feat, making Spahn the last person to do so.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which was the only team to sweep a World Series in the 1970's?
- A.
New York Yankees
- B.
Pittsburgh Pirates
- C.
Oakland A's
- D.
Cincinnati Reds
Correct Answer
D. Cincinnati RedsExplanation
The Cincinnati Reds were the only team to sweep a World Series in the 1970's. This means that they won all of the games in the series without losing any.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Before their 2008 World Series win, when had the Philadelphia Phillies last been world champs?
- A.
1980
- B.
1945
- C.
1909
- D.
1937
Correct Answer
A. 1980Explanation
The Philadelphia Phillies last won the World Series in 1980. This means that they were world champions before their 2008 win.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who did the Minnesota Twins beat in the ALCS to make the 1991 World Series?
- A.
Cleveland Indians
- B.
New York Yankees
- C.
Toronto Blue Jays
- D.
Kansas City Royals
Correct Answer
C. Toronto Blue JaysExplanation
The Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS to make the 1991 World Series.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who was named the MVP of the 2007 World Series?
- A.
Coco Crisp
- B.
David Ortiz
- C.
Jason Varitek
- D.
Mike Lowell
Correct Answer
D. Mike LowellExplanation
Mike Lowell was named the MVP of the 2007 World Series because he had an outstanding performance throughout the series. He had a batting average of .400, hit a home run, and drove in four runs. Lowell also played solid defense at third base, contributing to the Boston Red Sox's victory over the Colorado Rockies in the World Series. His consistent performance and impactful plays made him the deserving recipient of the MVP title.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In which year did the New York Mets first lose a World Series?
- A.
1973
- B.
1965
- C.
1948
- D.
2000
Correct Answer
A. 1973Explanation
The New York Mets first lost a World Series in 1973. This means that before 1973, they had not yet experienced a loss in the World Series.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Whose five RBIs were the most for any player in the 2007 World Series?
- A.
Todd Helton's
- B.
Troy Tulowitzki's
- C.
Jason Varitek's
- D.
David Ortiz'
Correct Answer
C. Jason Varitek'sExplanation
Jason Varitek's five RBIs were the most for any player in the 2007 World Series.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How many different teams won the World Series in the 1980's?
- A.
Eight
- B.
Ten
- C.
Six
- D.
Three
Correct Answer
B. TenExplanation
In the 1980's, a total of ten different teams won the World Series. This means that there were ten different teams who emerged as champions during that decade.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which of these players appeared in both the 2007 and 2008 World Series?
- A.
LaTroy Hawkins
- B.
Eric Hinske
- C.
Kazuo Matsui
- D.
Josh Fogg
Correct Answer
B. Eric HinskeExplanation
Eric Hinske is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who appeared in both the 2007 and 2008 World Series. LaTroy Hawkins, Kazuo Matsui, and Josh Fogg did not participate in those specific World Series.Rate this question:
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- 13.
How many games in the 1995 World Series were decided by a single run?
- A.
None
- B.
Seven
- C.
One
- D.
Five
Correct Answer
D. FiveExplanation
In the 1995 World Series, a total of five games were decided by a single run. This means that the winning team in these games only had a one-run advantage over the losing team. The fact that there were five such games indicates that the series was closely contested and had a high level of competitiveness.Rate this question:
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- 14.
How many of the 1991 World Series games were decided by a single run?
- A.
Two
- B.
Seven
- C.
Five
- D.
None
Correct Answer
C. FiveExplanation
Five games in the 1991 World Series were decided by a single run. This means that the winning team had only one more run than the losing team in each of these games. This indicates that the series was closely contested, with both teams being evenly matched and the outcome of the games being determined by slim margins.Rate this question:
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- 15.
In what year did a team first have to win two playoff series to reach the World Series?
- A.
1995
- B.
1981
- C.
1969
- D.
2003
Correct Answer
B. 1981Explanation
In 1981, a team first had to win two playoff series to reach the World Series. This change in the playoff format was due to the Major League Baseball strike that occurred during that year. As a result, the regular season was split into two halves, with the winners of each half in each division advancing to the playoffs. This meant that a team had to win both the first half and second half of the season to qualify for the playoffs, and then win two playoff series to reach the World Series.Rate this question:
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