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Quiz about 2004 World Series Boston v St Louis

2004 World Series: Boston v St Louis Quiz

The Boston Red Sox finally broke an 86-year curse on 27 October 2004 after sweeping the Cardinals in the 2004 World Series

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
GoodVibe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
194,353

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the combined score of the four World Series games? Hint

24-12

26-13

22-11

28-14

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was MVP of the 2004 World Series? Hint

Johnny Damon

Curt Schilling

David Ortiz

Manny Ramirez

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many members of the Red Sox had previously won a World Series? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many Red Sox starters got wins?

Answer: ( Number or word between 0 and 9)

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many wins did the Red Sox have during the 2004 season? Hint

105

108

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Question 6 of 10

6. It had been 86 years since the Red Sox won the World Series. What team remained with the longest span since a World Series title? Hint

Cleveland Indians (American League)

San Francisco Giants (National League)

Chicago White Sox (American League)

Chicago Cubs (National League)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where did manager Terry Francona, manage before coming to the Red Sox? Hint

Oakland A's

Montreal Expos

Baltimore Orioles

Philadelphia Phillies

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Question 8 of 10

8. Red Sox 1B/OF Kevin Millar wrote an article on the official MLB website. Was Millar drafted by the Florida Marlins?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Red Sox set a record by __________ ? Hint

being the first team to never trail during the World Series

winning eight consecutive postseason games

scoring most runs in a game

scoring most run in the series

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the final play of the World Series? Hint

Strikeout

Groundout to shortstop

Flyout

Comebacker to pitcher

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the combined score of the four World Series games?

Answer: 24-12

Boston Red Sox won the series 4-0 (the first 2 games were at home):
Game 1:11-9 at Fenway.
Game 2: 6-2 at Fenway.
Game 3: 4-1 at Busch Stadium.
Game 4: 3-0 at Busch Stadium.

2. Who was MVP of the 2004 World Series?

Answer: Manny Ramirez

Manny Ramirez (Boston Red Sox) went 7 for 17 with one homerun and 4 runs batted in. Ramirez was also the recipient of the Hank Aaron Award. During the season, the left fielder hit .308 with 43 HRs and 130 RBIs. The Dominican-born Ramirez became a US citizen in 2004.

3. How many members of the Red Sox had previously won a World Series?

Answer: 2

RH reliever Mike Timlin (Toronto Blue Jays 1992, 1993) and RH starter Curt Schilling (Arizona Diamondbacks 2001). The Cardinals had SS Edgar Renteria (Florida Marlins 1997), 2B Tony Womack (Arizona Diamondbacks 2001), and LF Reggie Sanders (Arizona Diamondbacks 2001).

4. How many Red Sox starters got wins?

Answer: three

In game one, Tim Wakefield gave up 5 runs and 5 walks in 3 2/3 innings. Closer Keith Foulke got the win despite blowing a save. In succession, Curt Schilling, Pedro Martinez, and Derek Lowe went scoreless in their starts.

5. How many wins did the Red Sox have during the 2004 season?

Answer: 98

The Red Sox won the AL Wild Card with a 98-64 record. The Cardinals had the season best record, with 105-57.

6. It had been 86 years since the Red Sox won the World Series. What team remained with the longest span since a World Series title?

Answer: Chicago Cubs (National League)

The Red Sox won in 2004 after 86 years (their previous win was in 1981). The last time the Cubs won the World Series was in 1908 and the White Sox last won in 1917. Cleveland last won in 1948 and the Giants last won a World Series in 1954 (as the NY Giants).

7. Where did manager Terry Francona, manage before coming to the Red Sox?

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies

Francona was manager of the Phillies from 1997-2000. He didn't have a winning season. Immediately before managing the Red Sox, the 10-year MLB player (1981-1990) was Oakland's bench coach.

8. Red Sox 1B/OF Kevin Millar wrote an article on the official MLB website. Was Millar drafted by the Florida Marlins?

Answer: No

Undrafted after college, Millar started his professional career with the independent Saint Paul Saints in 1993. The next season the Marlins signed him., and Millar made his major league debut in 1998 with the Marlins. In 2003, he avoided going to Japan by signing with Boston.

9. The Red Sox set a record by __________ ?

Answer: winning eight consecutive postseason games

The sweep of the Cards came after a comeback from 0-3 down over the Yankees in the ALCS.

10. What was the final play of the World Series?

Answer: Comebacker to pitcher

Edgar Renteria grounded out to closer Keith Foulke, who threw the ball to first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz for the out.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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