World Series: They Blew It

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1. The New York Yankees went to yet another World Series in 2003. After winning 101 games in the season, they went up against a National League team that won only 91 games, and appeared in only their second World Series. The Yankees lost the series in six games. Who was their opponent in this series? Florida Marlins Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals

2. The 1995 Cleveland Indians dominated Major League Baseball by winning 10 more games than the next closest team in the season. The Indians went 100-44 and hosted a team that went 90-54 in the season. Looking for the franchise's third World Series crown, the Indians lost the series four games to two. Which team was this that made five World Series appearances in the 1990s, and this was their only win in the decade? Los Angeles Dodgers Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Atlanta Braves

3. 1990 was an interesting World Series. The Oakland Athletics were heavily-favored to win it all after skunking the Red Sox in the ALCS, and also because they won 12 games more than their NL World Series opponent. The problem was that the Athletics were skunked in this World Series, four games to none. Who were their opponents that saw Jose Rijo win the series MVP award? Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians California Angels

4. The 1988 Los Angeles Dodgers were underdogs in the World Series. They went up against an American League team who won 104 games in the season. However, the pinch-hit home run from Dodger Kirk Gibson was a motivating moment for the entire series, and the Dodgers defeated their AL opponent four games to one. Which team was on the losing end of this World Series? Oakland Athletics San Francisco Giants New York Yankees New York Mets

5. The 1987 World Series Champion won 10 less games than their NL Giant opponent, four games to three. Which underdog won this series, and the franchise's first since 1924? New York Yankees Houston Astros Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins

6. This team found their first World Series crown in 1985, even thought their opponents won 10 more games and were heavy favorites to win the World Series. Which team was this that defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, and saw pitcher Bret Saberhagen win the series MVP? Detroit Tigers San Diego Padres Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Royals

7. The only World Series in the 1970s that was a lopsided odds-favorite, was the Los Angeles Dodgers who went 102-60 in 1974, 12 more wins than their World Series opponent. They let their guards down and lost the series four games to one. Who defeated the Dodgers in this World Series? Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Atlanta Braves Oakland Athletics

8. What an amazing season that the 1954 Cleveland Indians had. Winning 111 games in their 154-game season, having two 23-game winners in Early Wynn and Bob Lemon, and another controller in Mike Garcia who won 19 games. They were an odds-on favorite to win the World Series, but were skunked four games to none by which team? St. Louis Browns New York Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago White Sox

9. The 1945 Chicago Cubs won 10 more games than any American League team in the season. They were favored to win the World Series but lost. It would be their last World Series appearance of the century. Which team defeated them in this series? Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Detroit Tigers

10. The 1906 World Series was supposed to be a joke. Here was the National League Chicago Cubs who set a season record for winning 116 games. In the other dugout was an American League team that won 13 games less. It was the team "in the other dugout" who stole the World Series four games to two. Who was this team? Chicago White Sox Louisville Colonels Cleveland Spiders New York Highlanders