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WORLD SERIES TRIVIA II

11) Who pitched the only no-hitter in World Series history?


Larsen pitched the sixth perfect game in MLB history, doing so in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series.

12) Who holds the record for most innings pitched in a single World Series game?


In Game 2 of the 1916 World Series, Ruth pitched a 14-inning complete game to beat the Dodgers (Robins) 2-1.

13) Who is the only pitcher to start four consecutive World Series Game Ones?


Ford accomplished this feat not once, but twice! He was the Yankees' Game One pitcher 1955-1958 and 1961-1964.

14) Who holds the single-season World Series Batting Record?


During the 1990 World Series, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hatcher hit a World Series record .750 in the four-game sweep over the heavily favored A's. This mark broke a 62-year-old World Series record that was previously held by Babe Ruth (.625 in 1928).

15) What World Series winner was outscored by 20 points during the regular season?


That's right, the 1987 World Champion Minnesota Twins actually gave up more runs than they scored!

16) How many home runs did Babe Ruth hit in his first World Series?


Ruth's first World Series appearance came in 1915. He batted only once, grounding out to first base as a pinch-hitter.

17) How long was the shortest World Series game ever?


In Game 5 of the 1908 World Series, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers 2-0 in just 1:25.

18) What was the longest single game in World Series history?


Game 3 of the 2018 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers lasted 7 hours and 20 minutes--longer than the entire 1939 World Series.

19) What two teams were featured in the first ever World Series rematch?


The 1908 World Series matched the defending champion Chicago Cubs against the Detroit Tigers in a rematch of the 1907 Series.

20) When was the first World Series night game?


The first night game of World Series was Game 4 of the 1971 series when the Pirates hosted the Orioles. By 1985, all World Series games were held at night.

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