Spaghetti and Baseballs

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1. Which pitcher led the Majors in 2008 by hitting the most batters? Grady Sizemore (Indians) Daniel Cabrera (Orioles) Ian Kinsler (Rangers) Randy Winn (Giants)

2. Which of the following did not have the nickname "Hawk"? Nolan Ryan Ken Harrelson Ralph Branca Andre Dawson

3. From 1949-1958, the New York Yankees won the American League pennant in every season except one. Which team won it when they didn't? St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers

4. Ty Cobb set an American League record for stealing second base, then third, then home, all in one at-bat. He did this in four different games. Who was the first National Leaguer to do this four different times also? David Ortiz Mo Vaughn Honus Wagner Pete Rose

5. The 1967 World Series between the Cardinals and Red Sox came down to the deciding game seven. Both Bob Gibson and Jim Lonborg were shooting for their third win of the series. The Cardinals won the game and the series, and Bob Gibson was the series MVP. Which Cardinal batted .414 and stole a record seven bases in the series also? Tim Raines Lou Brock Eddie Collins John Kruk

6. Bobby Lowe of the Boston Beaneaters was the first National League player to belt four home runs in one game. Which American Leaguer in the 1930s was the first to do it? Stan Musial Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Mickey Mantle

7. Which slugger in 2008 hit his 400th career home run? Larry Walker Andres Galarraga Chipper Jones Graig Nettles

8. Who was the first manager inducted into the Hall of Fame that never played the game? Wilbert Robinson Joe McCarthy Charlie Comiskey Connie Mack

9. Three American League players pulled off an unassisted triple-play before a National Leaguer was able to do it. Neal Ball was the first player in the AL in 1909. Who was the first in the National Leaguer to do this? Ernie Padgett Ozzie Smith Chris Spier Jesse Orosco

10. Which Major League team won the most games in 2008? Athletics Angels Rockies Braves