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2001 Boston Red Sox Trivia Quiz

Although widely considered a "lost" season, the 2001 Boston Red Sox campaign had some remarkable memorable moments.

A multiple-choice quiz by jtchowdah. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
jtchowdah

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
245,745

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
722

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Question 1 of 10

1. In his first start of the 2001 season, which Red Sox pitcher tossed a no-hitter? Hint

Paxton Crawford

Derek Lowe

Hideo Nomo

Tomo Okha

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Question 2 of 10

2. Manny Ramirez made his Red Sox debut in 2001 and was torrid throughout the first half of the season. He won over Red Sox nation with what type of game-winning hit off Mariano Rivera early in the year? Hint

Home Run

Triple

Double

Single

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Question 3 of 10

3. Manny Ramirez had a game-tying home run off Mariano Rivera at Yankee Stadium early in the season, a dramatic blast that came with 2 out in the 9th inning on a 3-2 pitch after Carl Everett barely beat out a double play to keep the game alive. However, the Red Sox went on to lose the game in the bottom of the inning. Which Red Sox pitcher got the loss? Hint

Derek Lowe

Rod Beck

Rich Garces

Pete Schourek

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Question 4 of 10

4. Pedro Martinez was injured in a game against Tampa Bay, and though he eventually made another late season start, his season was basically derailed by this injury. Which pitcher took Pedro's spot in the rotation? Hint

Derek Lowe

Paxton Crawford

Tomo Okha

Rolando Arrojo

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Question 5 of 10

5. While many players did not fare well in Boston in 2001, Trot Nixon had the breakout season that many Red Sox fans had been waiting for. How many home runs did Nixon end up with? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. The 2001 sported numerous infielders throughout the year. Which one had New England roots and played his college baseball at Providence? Hint

Lou Merloni

Mike Lansing

Chris Stynes

Nomar Garciaparra

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Question 7 of 10

7. After missing the majority of the season with a wrist injury, Nomar Garciaparra returned with a fanfare, hitting a home run in the sixth inning of his first game back, and driving in the winning run on a 2-RBI single. Who were the Red Sox facing that Sunday? Hint

Baltimore Orioles

New York Yankees

Chicago White Sox

Texas Rangers

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Red Sox player hit into a triple play and hit a grand slam in the same game in 2001? Hint

Trot Nixon

Dante Bichette

Chris Stynes

Scott Hatteberg

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Question 9 of 10

9. Likely the most memorable game of the 2001 season was a loss, a Sunday Night game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox which saw Mike Mussina outduel David Cone 1-0, and come one out short of throwing a perfect game. Which Red Sox player's pinch-hit single broke it up? Hint

Mike Lansing

Carl Everett

Izzy Alcantra

Brian Daubach

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Question 10 of 10

10. By September, the Red Sox were out of the playoff picture, Nomar and Pedro had shut it down for the year, and the remaining schedule gave the Red Sox time to experiment with an eye toward 2002. Which relief pitcher joined the starting rotation for the end of the season and posted an ERA under 2.00? Hint

Derek Lowe

Rod Beck

Rich Garces

Casey Fossum

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In his first start of the 2001 season, which Red Sox pitcher tossed a no-hitter?

Answer: Hideo Nomo

Hideo Nomo threw a no-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles in his Red Sox debut, with Troy O'Leary catching the final out at Camden Yards.

Answer: Single

Ramirez had a two-run single off Mariano Rivera in extra innings against the Red Sox, scoring Trot Nixon and Carl Everett, and helping to carry the Red Sox to early season success.

Answer: Rod Beck

Rod Beck suffered the loss when Luis Sojo drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 9th.

Answer: Rolando Arrojo

Arrojo took Pedro's slot, and pitched fairly well for most of the season.

5. While many players did not fare well in Boston in 2001, Trot Nixon had the breakout season that many Red Sox fans had been waiting for. How many home runs did Nixon end up with?

Answer: 27

Trot Nixon had 27 home runs, eclipsing his previous high of only 15.

6. The 2001 sported numerous infielders throughout the year. Which one had New England roots and played his college baseball at Providence?

Answer: Lou Merloni

Framingham Lou Merloni was the pride of Providence, and evoked a chant of "Looooou" from the sellout crowds at Fenway Park.

Answer: Chicago White Sox

Behind Nomar, the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox by a final score of 4-3 on July 29, 2001.

8. Which Red Sox player hit into a triple play and hit a grand slam in the same game in 2001?

Answer: Scott Hatteberg

Scott Hatteberg accomplished the amazing feat, and had the bat sent to Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame.

Answer: Carl Everett

Carl Everett broke up the perfect game, but the Yankees held on to win, 1-0.

Answer: Derek Lowe

After losing his closer's job to Ugueth Urbina, Derek Lowe joined the starting rotation, where he would remain long enough to win the deciding game of the 2004 World Series. Casey Fossum also joined the rotation for the stretch, but did not have an ERA under 2.00.

Source: Author jtchowdah

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