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This quiz is filled with stats, information, and tidbts on the 2005 Yankees. How well were you paying attention?

A multiple-choice quiz by yankee_genius. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
223,274
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. The Yankees highest scoring game in 2005 was a 20-11 victory against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Who was the Yankee starting pitcher that game? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In a game versus the Chicago White Sox, Randy Johnson gave up back-to-back-to-back home runs. Who were the trio who hit the home runs? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Yankees worst shutout loss of the 2005 season was 12-0. Which team gave the Yankees this loss? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Alex Rodriguez had his defining Yankee game against the Angels. He had ten RBIs and three home runs. What was the final score that game? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Yankees and Red Sox met on September 11, 2005, in an epic game. The final score was 1-0 in a pitcher's duel. Which two pitchers were on the mound? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. For the first time ever, the Yankees had a losing record against which team? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The most runs the Yankees gave up in a single game in 2005 was 17. They did this against what two teams? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following teams did the Yankees not play in Interleague play in 2005? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Throughout Derek Jeter's amazing career he had never hit a grand slam until 2005. Which team did he hit it against? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Yankees again lost to the Los Angeles Angels in the American League Division series in 2005. Who was the losing pitcher in the final game of the series? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The Yankees highest scoring game in 2005 was a 20-11 victory against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Who was the Yankee starting pitcher that game?

Answer: Randy Johnson

Randy Johnson only lasted 3 innings giving up 7 earned runs in this game. He allowed 3 home runs.
2. In a game versus the Chicago White Sox, Randy Johnson gave up back-to-back-to-back home runs. Who were the trio who hit the home runs?

Answer: Iguchi, Rowand, Konerko

This was the first time Randy Johnson had given up three home runs in a row in his career.
3. The Yankees worst shutout loss of the 2005 season was 12-0. Which team gave the Yankees this loss?

Answer: Oakland A's

Al Leiter was the starting pitcher for the Yankees in that game. He lasted only two-thirds of an inning.
4. Alex Rodriguez had his defining Yankee game against the Angels. He had ten RBIs and three home runs. What was the final score that game?

Answer: 12-4

All three home runs hit by Rodriguez were off pitcher, Bartolo Colon. The home runs included a two-run, three-run, and a grand slam.
5. The Yankees and Red Sox met on September 11, 2005, in an epic game. The final score was 1-0 in a pitcher's duel. Which two pitchers were on the mound?

Answer: Randy Johnson and Tim Wakefield

Jason Giambi hit a solo home run off Tim Wakefield in the first inning. It turned out to be the game winner.
6. For the first time ever, the Yankees had a losing record against which team?

Answer: Tampa Bay Devil Rays

The Yankees were 8-11 against the Devil Rays in 2005.
7. The most runs the Yankees gave up in a single game in 2005 was 17. They did this against what two teams?

Answer: Orioles and Red Sox

The Yankees lost 17-1 to the Red Sox in June and 17-3 to the Orioles in September.
8. Which of the following teams did the Yankees not play in Interleague play in 2005?

Answer: Dodgers

The Yankees were 11-7 in Interleague play in 2005.
9. Throughout Derek Jeter's amazing career he had never hit a grand slam until 2005. Which team did he hit it against?

Answer: Cubs

This game took place on June 18, 2005. The Yankees won that game 8-1 at Yankee Stadium.
10. The Yankees again lost to the Los Angeles Angels in the American League Division series in 2005. Who was the losing pitcher in the final game of the series?

Answer: Mike Mussina

The Yankees were knocked out of the playoffs by the Angels in the 2002 postseason. Then, the Angels went on to win the World Series.
Source: Author yankee_genius

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