1.
Who was the first batter to strike out in the 2008 World Series?
Correct Answer
D. Pat Burrell
Explanation
Pat Burrell was the first batter to strike out in the 2008 World Series. This means that he was the first player from either team to fail to make contact with the ball and be called out by the umpire.
2.
What was the largest attendance reported for any of the 2008 World Series games?
Correct Answer
A. 45,940
Explanation
In the 2008 World Series, the largest attendance reported for any of the games was 45,940.
3.
Who recorded both of the saves credited in the 1991 World Series?
Correct Answer
D. Rick Aguilera
Explanation
Rick Aguilera recorded both of the saves credited in the 1991 World Series.
4.
Who stole four bases in the 1991 World Series?
Correct Answer
B. Chuck Knoblauch
Explanation
Chuck Knoblauch stole four bases in the 1991 World Series.
5.
What was the last year that five wins were required to win the World Series?
Correct Answer
A. 1921
Explanation
In 1921, five wins were required to win the World Series. This means that the team had to win five out of the seven games played in the series to be crowned as the champions. This requirement changed in subsequent years, but in 1921, it took a total of five wins to secure the World Series title.
6.
Who recorded the only save for the Cleveland Indians in the 1995 World Series?
Correct Answer
D. Jose Mesa
Explanation
Jose Mesa recorded the only save for the Cleveland Indians in the 1995 World Series.
7.
Who hit a home run in his only 2007 World Series at-bat?
Correct Answer
C. Bobby Kielty
Explanation
Bobby Kielty hit a home run in his only 2007 World Series at-bat.
8.
Who stole four bases for the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 World Series?
Correct Answer
D. B. J. Upton
Explanation
B.J. Upton stole four bases for the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 World Series.
9.
What was Babe Ruth's only hit in 11 at-bats in the World Series with Boston?
Correct Answer
A. A Triple
Explanation
Babe Ruth's only hit in 11 at-bats in the World Series with Boston was a triple.
10.
Which two Philadelphia Phillies stole six of the team's seven 2008 World Series bases?
Correct Answer
D. Chase Utley & Jayson Werth
Explanation
Chase Utley and Jayson Werth were the two Philadelphia Phillies players who stole six of the team's seven 2008 World Series bases.
11.
How many strikeouts did San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum throw in the final game of the 2010 World Series?
Correct Answer
D. 10
Explanation
In the final game of the 2010 World Series, San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum threw a total of 10 strikeouts. This indicates that he successfully struck out 10 opposing batters during the game.
12.
Who hit three doubles in the opening game of the 2010 MLB World Series?
Correct Answer
B. Brian Wilson
Explanation
Brian Wilson did not hit three doubles in the opening game of the 2010 MLB World Series. The question is asking for the player who hit three doubles, but Brian Wilson is a pitcher and not known for his hitting abilities. Therefore, the correct answer is not Brian Wilson.
13.
The San Francisco Giants sealed Game two of the 2010 World Series by scoring how many runs in the eighth inning?
Correct Answer
D. 7
Explanation
In the eighth inning of Game two of the 2010 World Series, the San Francisco Giants scored a total of 7 runs.
14.
The San Francisco Giants scored nine runs off of how many hits in Game two of the 2010 MLB World Series?
Correct Answer
D. 8
15.
Matt Bumgarner struck out which Texas Rangers slugger three times in Game four of the 2010 MLB World Series?
Correct Answer
A. Vladimir Guerrero
Explanation
In Game four of the 2010 MLB World Series, Matt Bumgarner struck out Vladimir Guerrero three times.