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Phillie Phever Trivia Quiz

"Phillie Phever" is a common saying in Philadelphia when their proud baseball team, the Philadelphia Phillies, march to the Postseason. This quiz will be about the Phillies (and their fans) in the MLB Postseason 2000 and beyond.

A multiple-choice quiz by Fezzuz1. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Fezzuz1

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
353,293

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
230

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who managed the Phillies in their 2008 World Series run? Hint

Pat Gillick

Harry Kalas

Joe Girardi

Charlie Manuel

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Phillies' first playoff appearance post-2000 was in 2007. When was their previous play-off appearance? Hint

1981

1983

1993

None, it was their first

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did the Phillies lose to in the 2007 NLDS? Hint

New York Yankees

Colorado Rockies

New York Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who led the Phillies in team home runs for the 2008 season? Hint

Chase Utley

Jayson Werth

Carlos Ruiz

Ryan Howard

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Question 5 of 10

5. To kick off the 2008 postseason, the Phillies were off to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series. How many games did this series last? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who did the Phillies play in the 2008 National League Championship Series? Hint

Los Angeles Dodgers

Atlanta Braves

New York Mets

Los Angeles Angels of Aneheim

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the 2008 World Series MVP? Hint

Ryan Howard

Pat Burrell

Chase Utley

Cole Hamels

8. The Phillies made their thrd-straight postseason run in 2009. In the National League Division Series Game 1, the Phillies won 5-1 against the Colorado Rockies. Which pitcher pitched a complete game, holding the Colorado Rockies to only one run? Hint

Joe Blanton

Cole Hamels

Cliff Lee

Roy Halladay

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Phillies slugger hit three home runs in the 2009 National League Championship Series? Hint

Ryan Howard

Raul Ibanez

Matt Stairs

Jayson Werth

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2009, the Phillies were in the World Series for a second straight year. Their challenge was a very tough team to beat. What team did they play? Hint

Kansas City Royals

Texas Rangers

Los Angeles Angels of Aneheim

New York Yankees

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who managed the Phillies in their 2008 World Series run?

Answer: Charlie Manuel

Charlie Manuel started managing the Phillies in 2004. This was after he was manager of the Cleveland Indians (2000-2002).

2. The Phillies' first playoff appearance post-2000 was in 2007. When was their previous play-off appearance?

Answer: 1993

The Phillies went on to the 1993 World Series and lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2. This was one of two World Series in MLB history won by a walkoff home run. Joe Carter hit a three-run homer for Toronto to win Game 6 by the score of 8-6.
The first walkoff HR was hit by Bill Mazeroski of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1960 against the Yankees.

3. Who did the Phillies lose to in the 2007 NLDS?

Answer: Colorado Rockies

The Phillies lost the series 3-0. They lost the first game 4-2 and the second game 10-5. Game 3 ended with the Phillies losing 2-1. The Rockies went on to face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS.

4. Who led the Phillies in team home runs for the 2008 season?

Answer: Ryan Howard

Ryan Howard actually led the National League in 2008 with 48 round-trippers (repeating his feat of 2006 when he led the NL with 58 dingers).

5. To kick off the 2008 postseason, the Phillies were off to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series. How many games did this series last?

Answer: 4

The Milwaukee Brewers, under manager Dave Sveum, achieved a 90-72 record during the 2008 regular season. This was enough for them to win the NL Wild Card. The Phillies won the series in 4 games by the record of 3-1.

6. Who did the Phillies play in the 2008 National League Championship Series?

Answer: Los Angeles Dodgers

The 2008 Dodgers were led by players Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, and Manny Ramirez. The Phillies won the NLCS 3 games to 2.

7. Who was the 2008 World Series MVP?

Answer: Cole Hamels

Cole Hamels did a stellar job starting Games 1 and 4. The Phillies ended up winning the 2008 Fall Classic 4 games to 1. Game 5 was actually delayed about 2 days due to severe rain. This was their second World Series win (their first was in 1980 when they beat Kansas City Royals 4-2).

Answer: Cliff Lee

The Phillies opponent, the Colorado Rockies, were led by veteran Todd Helton and young Troy Tulowitzki (they had won the National League Wild Card). The Phillies won the series 3-1.

9. Which Phillies slugger hit three home runs in the 2009 National League Championship Series?

Answer: Jayson Werth

Jayson Werth did have two home runs in series-clinching Game 5. Ryan Howard ended up winning the NLCS MVP with two dingers.

10. In 2009, the Phillies were in the World Series for a second straight year. Their challenge was a very tough team to beat. What team did they play?

Answer: New York Yankees

The Bronx Bombers were better than the Phillies in 2009 with an outstanding 103-59 record. The Yankees won their 27th championship after winning 4-2. The Phillies and their fans were heartbroken.

Source: Author Fezzuz1

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