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Quiz about National and American League Divisions

National and American League Divisions Quiz

In the 2005 MLB season, there were 30 teams in the National and American leagues combined.

A multiple-choice quiz by lovbug536726. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lovbug536726

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
210,641

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
733

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (10/10), Guest 146 (10/10), zzzsz (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2005, the Milwaukee Brewers belonged to which division? Hint

National League Central Division

American League East Division

National League East Division

American League West Division

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Florida Marlins entered this division for its inaugural year in 1993. Hint

American League West Division

American League Central Divison

National League East Division

American League East Division

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Texas Rangers played their first game in this league in 1972. Hint

National League Central Division

American League Central Division

American League West Division

National League West Division

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year did the Colorado Rockies enter the National League West Division? Hint

1993

1991

1985

1994

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2005, the American League East Division consisted of which teams? Hint

Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs

Washington Nationals, Florida Marlins, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals, New York Mets

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Question 6 of 10

6. From 1995 to 2004, which team won the National League East divison? Hint

Montreal Expos

Philadelphia Phillies

New York Mets

Atlanta Braves

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year did the Toronto Blue Jays debut? Hint

1978

1967

1969

1977

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what year did the New York Mets play their first official game in the National League? Hint

1959

1962

1969

1971

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which division did the 2001 World Series winner belong to in 2001? Hint

National League Central

American League West

American League Central

National League West

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Question 10 of 10

10. From 1990 to 2004, what was the only year there was not a National or American League winner in the World Series? Hint

1997

1999

1995

1994

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2005, the Milwaukee Brewers belonged to which division?

Answer: National League Central Division

In 1997, the Milwaukee Brewers joined the NL Central Division in a plan to realign the teams. The Brewers had spent over 25 years in the AL.

2. The Florida Marlins entered this division for its inaugural year in 1993.

Answer: National League East Division

The Florida Marlins won their inaugural game on April 5, 1993, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3.

3. The Texas Rangers played their first game in this league in 1972.

Answer: American League West Division

April 6, 1972, was scheduled as their inaugural game but it was postponed due to a players' strike until April 15, 1972. They were defeated in California 1-0.

4. In what year did the Colorado Rockies enter the National League West Division?

Answer: 1993

The Colorado Rockies played their first game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium on April 5, 1993.

5. In 2005, the American League East Division consisted of which teams?

Answer: Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles

2005 was the inaugural year for the Washington Nationals.

6. From 1995 to 2004, which team won the National League East divison?

Answer: Atlanta Braves

The Braves played the Rockies in the division series in 1995 and beat them three games to one.

7. In what year did the Toronto Blue Jays debut?

Answer: 1977

The Toronto Blue Jays debuted in the American League East in 1977, and won their first game 9-5 against the Chicago White Sox.

8. In what year did the New York Mets play their first official game in the National League?

Answer: 1962

On April 11, 1962, the Mets lost their first game 11-4 to the St. Louis Cardinals.

9. Which division did the 2001 World Series winner belong to in 2001?

Answer: National League West

In 2001, Randy Johnson and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees in the World Series. In 2005, Randy Johnson joined the Yankees and pitched their season opener against the Boston Red Sox ending with a score of 9-2 in favor of the Yankees.

10. From 1990 to 2004, what was the only year there was not a National or American League winner in the World Series?

Answer: 1994

In 1994, there was a baseball strike meaning there wasn't a World Series to be played. In 1995 the Atlanta Braves won the World Series. The Florida Marlins won the World Series in 1997 and the New York Yankees won in 1998.

Source: Author lovbug536726

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