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Chicago Cubs 1998 Playoffs Trivia Quiz

How much do you remember about the Cubs wildcard playoff series in 1998 versus Atlanta?

A multiple-choice quiz by charlie57. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
charlie57

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
200,022

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
825

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Question 1 of 10

1. Before the 1998 NLDS, the Cubs had to win a one game playoff in order to play Atlanta. Who did they defeat in that game? Hint

San Diego Padres

New York Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers

San Francisco Giants

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Cubs played the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS. Who was the Cubs' starting pitcher in game one? Hint

Kevin Tapani

Mark Clark

Kerry Wood

Terry Mulholland

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Question 3 of 10

3. In game one of the NLDS, the Cubs lost 7-1. The only Cubs run came on a solo homer. Who hit it? Hint

Sammy Sosa

Tyler Houston

Mark Grace

Henry Rodriguez

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Question 4 of 10

4. In game two of the NLDS, the Cubs started Kevin Tapani. Who started for Atlanta? Hint

John Smoltz

Tom Glavine

Greg Maddux

Denny Neagle

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Question 5 of 10

5. In game two, the Cubs scored in the sixth inning to take a 1-0 lead in the series. It turned out to be their only lead in the series. Who scored the Cubs run? Hint

Lance Johnson

Scott Servais

Sammy Sosa

Mickey Morandini

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Cubs were clinging to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the ninth in game two when Kevin Tapani served up a game-tying homer. Which Brave hit the home run? Hint

Chipper Jones

Andruw Jones

Andres Galarraga

Javy Lopez

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Cubs lost game two, 2-1 in 10 innings. Which pitcher took the loss for the Cubs. Hint

Terry Mulholland

Rod Beck

Kevin Tapani

Felix Heredia

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Question 8 of 10

8. In game three, Greg Maddux was the starting pitcher for the Braves. Who opposed him for the Cubs? Hint

Kerry Wood

Mike Morgan

Steve Trachsel

Jeremi Gonzalez

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 8th inning of game three, the Braves scored five runs, thus putting the game and the series away. This Brave capped the inning with a grand slam home run. Who hit it? Hint

Chipper Jones

Eddie Perez

Michael Tucker

Ryan Klesko

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the Manager of the Cubs in 1998? Hint

Jim Essian

Jim Frey

Jim Riggleman

Jim Lefebvre

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before the 1998 NLDS, the Cubs had to win a one game playoff in order to play Atlanta. Who did they defeat in that game?

Answer: San Francisco Giants

The Cubs defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-3 as Gary Gaetti hit a two run homer, and Steve Trachsel gained the victory on the last Monday in September.

2. The Cubs played the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS. Who was the Cubs' starting pitcher in game one?

Answer: Mark Clark

Mark Clark started and got the loss as the Cubs lost the opener. He did not pitch terrible though : 6IP, 7H, 2ER, and 4K.

3. In game one of the NLDS, the Cubs lost 7-1. The only Cubs run came on a solo homer. Who hit it?

Answer: Tyler Houston

Houston homered in the 8th inning off John Smoltz to cut the lead to 7-1. The horse was already out of the barn at that point.

4. In game two of the NLDS, the Cubs started Kevin Tapani. Who started for Atlanta?

Answer: Tom Glavine

Tom Glavine started and pitched seven innings of three hit ball with eight strikeouts.

5. In game two, the Cubs scored in the sixth inning to take a 1-0 lead in the series. It turned out to be their only lead in the series. Who scored the Cubs run?

Answer: Mickey Morandini

Mickey Morandini reached on a single in the sixth and scored on Lance Johnson's RBI ground out.

6. The Cubs were clinging to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the ninth in game two when Kevin Tapani served up a game-tying homer. Which Brave hit the home run?

Answer: Javy Lopez

Lopez hit a solo HR off Tapani with one out in the ninth to tie the game. Tapani pitched great, going nine innings giving up that one run on five hits.

7. The Cubs lost game two, 2-1 in 10 innings. Which pitcher took the loss for the Cubs.

Answer: Terry Mulholland

Terry Mulholland started the 10th inning and gave up the game winning hit to Chipper Jones.

8. In game three, Greg Maddux was the starting pitcher for the Braves. Who opposed him for the Cubs?

Answer: Kerry Wood

Kerry Wood started for the first time since mid-August. He gave up one run in five innings of work. He was the hard luck loser in game three.

9. In the 8th inning of game three, the Braves scored five runs, thus putting the game and the series away. This Brave capped the inning with a grand slam home run. Who hit it?

Answer: Eddie Perez

Eddie Perez launched a Rod Beck pitch into the night to virtually put the series away.

10. Who was the Manager of the Cubs in 1998?

Answer: Jim Riggleman

Jim Riggleman skippered the Cubs and they went 90-73 (including the one game playoff) during the regular season and a playoff appearance.

Source: Author charlie57

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