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    What pitcher gave up the winning home run to the Blue Jays in the 1993 World Series?

    • Tom Henke
    • Curt Schilling
    • Woody Williams
    • Mitch Williams
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  • 2. 

    Who beat the Yankees in the 2003 World Series?

    • NY Mets

    • Arizona Diamondbacks

    • Florida Marlins

    • Chicago Cubs

    Correct Answer
    A. Florida Marlins
    Explanation
    In the 2003 World Series, the Florida Marlins beat the Yankees.

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  • 3. 

    In 1995, which team won the World Series?

    • New York Yankees

    • Kansas City Royals

    • Baltimore Orioles

    • Atlanta Braves

    Correct Answer
    A. Atlanta Braves
    Explanation
    In 1995, the Atlanta Braves won the World Series.

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  • 4. 

    Which was not a year that the Cincinnati Reds won the World Series?

    • 1976

    • 1975

    • 1972

    • 1990

    Correct Answer
    A. 1972
    Explanation
    The Cincinnati Reds won the World Series in 1975, 1976, and 1990. Therefore, the year 1972 was not a year that the Cincinnati Reds won the World Series.

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  • 5. 

    Who was the MVP of the 1986 World Series?

    • Mookie Wilson

    • Ray Knight

    • Darryl Strawberry

    • Jesse Orosco

    Correct Answer
    A. Ray Knight
    Explanation
    Ray Knight was named the MVP of the 1986 World Series because of his outstanding performance during the series. He had a batting average of .391, with 9 hits, 5 RBIs, and 3 runs scored. Knight also hit a crucial home run in Game 7, helping the New York Mets secure the championship. His contributions both offensively and defensively made him the clear choice for MVP.

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  • 6. 

    Who did the Red Sox sweep in the 2004 World Series?

    • Braves

    • Cardinals

    • Mets

    • Astros

    Correct Answer
    A. Cardinals
    Explanation
    In the 2004 World Series, the Red Sox swept the Cardinals. This means that the Red Sox won all four games of the series against the Cardinals.

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  • 7. 

    Why was the 1994 World Series cancelled?

    • Strike Year

    • War

    • Earthquake

    • Hurricane

    Correct Answer
    A. Strike Year
    Explanation
    The 1994 World Series was cancelled due to a strike year. This refers to the Major League Baseball (MLB) strike that occurred in 1994, which led to the cancellation of the postseason, including the World Series. The strike was a result of disputes between the MLB team owners and the players' union regarding revenue sharing and salary caps. As a result, the World Series, which is the culmination of the baseball season and highly anticipated by fans, was not played that year.

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    At what baseball park did the 4th and final game of the 2005 World Series take place?

    • Houston Astrodome

    • Wrigley Field

    • Minute Maid Park

    • Yankee Stadium

    Correct Answer
    A. Minute Maid Park
    Explanation
    The 4th and final game of the 2005 World Series took place at Minute Maid Park.

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  • 9. 

    In 1988 which team won the World Series?

    • Detroit Tigers

    • New York Yankees

    • Baltimore Orioles

    • L.A. Dodgers

    Correct Answer
    A. L.A. Dodgers
    Explanation
    The L.A. Dodgers won the World Series in 1988.

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  • 10. 

    How many times in the 1990's did the Braves make the World Series?

    • 5 Times

    • 9 Times

    • 0 Times

    • 2 Times

    Correct Answer
    A. 5 Times
    Explanation
    The Braves made it to the World Series 5 times in the 1990s.

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    What team finished 41 games out of first the year before winning the World Series?

    • Angels

    • Red Sox

    • White Sox

    • Yankees

    Correct Answer
    A. Angels
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Angels. The question is asking which team finished 41 games out of first place the year before winning the World Series. The Angels fits this description as they finished in fourth place in their division in the year before winning the World Series.

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  • 12. 

    What was Josh Beckett's ERA in the 2003 World Series?

    • 1.13

    • 2.28

    • 2.72

    • 1.01

    Correct Answer
    A. 1.13
    Explanation
    Josh Beckett's ERA in the 2003 World Series was 1.13. ERA stands for Earned Run Average and it is a statistic used in baseball to measure the effectiveness of a pitcher. A lower ERA indicates that the pitcher allowed fewer earned runs per nine innings pitched, which is considered to be a good performance. Therefore, Beckett's ERA of 1.13 suggests that he had a strong performance in the 2003 World Series, allowing very few runs.

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  • 13. 

    Who did the Marlins beat to get into the 2003 World Series?

    • Cubs

    • Braves

    • Astros

    • Cardinals

    Correct Answer
    A. Cubs
    Explanation
    The Marlins beat the Cubs to get into the 2003 World Series.

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  • 14. 

    How many intentional walks did Bonds get in the 2002 World Series?

    • 13 Walks

    • 23 Walks

    • 42 Walks

    • 3 Walks

    Correct Answer
    A. 13 Walks
    Explanation
    In the 2002 World Series, Bonds received a total of 13 intentional walks. Intentional walks are given by the opposing team to avoid pitching to a strong hitter like Bonds. This strategy is often used to minimize the chances of the hitter getting a hit or hitting a home run. Therefore, the correct answer is 13 Walks.

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  • 15. 

    The World Series Trophy in 2004 consisted of 30 what?

    • Baseball Hats

    • Pennant Flags

    • Diamonds

    • Names

    Correct Answer
    A. Pennant Flags
    Explanation
    The World Series Trophy in 2004 consisted of 30 pennant flags. This is because each team that participates in the World Series is represented by a pennant flag. The flags are typically displayed on the trophy to symbolize the achievement of reaching the World Series. Therefore, the correct answer is pennant flags.

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