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    What was the team ERA for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2008 World Series?

    • 0.79
    • 1.95
    • 4.38
    • 2.86
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  • 2. 

    Who was named the MVP of the 2007 World Series?

    • Coco Crisp

    • David Ortiz

    • Jason Varitek

    • Mike Lowell

    Correct Answer
    A. Mike Lowell
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these players appeared in both the 2007 and 2008 World Series?

    • LaTroy Hawkins

    • Eric Hinske

    • Kazuo Matsui

    • Josh Fogg

    Correct Answer
    A. Eric Hinske
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 

    How many games in the 1995 World Series were decided by a single run?

    • None

    • Seven

    • One

    • Five

    Correct Answer
    A. Five
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 5. 

    How many of the 1991 World Series games were decided by a single run?

    • Two

    • Seven

    • Five

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. Five
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 

    What pitcher struck out the most batters in the 2008 World Series?

    • Joe Blanton

    • Scott Kazmir

    • Brad Lidge

    • Cole Hamels

    Correct Answer
    A. Scott Kazmir
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 

    Who had an 0-3 record and nine strikeouts in nine at-bats during the 1972-74 World Series?

    • Catfish Hunter

    • Blue Moon Odom

    • Rollie Fingers

    • Vida Blue

    Correct Answer
    A. Vida Blue
    Explanation
    Vida Blue had an 0-3 record and nine strikeouts in nine at-bats during the 1972-74 World Series.

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  • 8. 

    Who was the last person in the 20th century to pitch more than 27 innings in one World Series?

    • Warren Spahn

    • Steve Carlton

    • Randy Johnson

    • Bob Gibson

    Correct Answer
    A. Warren Spahn
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 

    Which was the only team to sweep a World Series in the 1970's?

    • New York Yankees

    • Pittsburgh Pirates

    • Oakland A's

    • Cincinnati Reds

    Correct Answer
    A. Cincinnati Reds
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 10. 

    Before their 2008 World Series win, when had the Philadelphia Phillies last been world champs?

    • 1980

    • 1945

    • 1909

    • 1937

    Correct Answer
    A. 1980
    Explanation
    The Philadelphia Phillies last won the World Series in 1980. This means that they were world champions before their 2008 win.

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  • 11. 

    Who did the Minnesota Twins beat in the ALCS to make the 1991 World Series?

    • Cleveland Indians

    • New York Yankees

    • Toronto Blue Jays

    • Kansas City Royals

    Correct Answer
    A. Toronto Blue Jays
    Explanation
    The Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALCS to make the 1991 World Series.

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  • 12. 

    In which year did the New York Mets first lose a World Series?

    • 1973

    • 1965

    • 1948

    • 2000

    Correct Answer
    A. 1973
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 13. 

    Whose five RBIs were the most for any player in the 2007 World Series?

    • Todd Helton's

    • Troy Tulowitzki's

    • Jason Varitek's

    • David Ortiz'

    Correct Answer
    A. Jason Varitek's
    Explanation
    Jason Varitek's five RBIs were the most for any player in the 2007 World Series.

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  • 14. 

    How many different teams won the World Series in the 1980's?

    • Eight

    • Ten

    • Six

    • Three

    Correct Answer
    A. Ten
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 15. 

    In what year did a team first have to win two playoff series to reach the World Series?

    • 1995

    • 1981

    • 1969

    • 2003

    Correct Answer
    A. 1981
    Explanation
    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.

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