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The 1986 Postseason Trivia Quiz

1986 Season had many ups and downs , but the best part was the Postseason.

A multiple-choice quiz by DOEY9992. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
DOEY9992

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,357

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1542

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which two teams played in the NLCS? Hint

New York Mets and Atlanta Braves

Montreal Expos and Houston Astros

Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds

Houston Astros and New York Mets

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which two teams played in the ALCS? Hint

Boston Red Sox and California Angels

Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins

New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics

Detroit Tigers and California Angels

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the exciting game 6 of the NLCS, it was a great battle between the Mets and Astros. How many innings did the game go? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Red Sox won the World Series.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ray Knight scored the winning run in Game 6 of the World Series. What position did he play? Hint

Leftfield

Catcher

Third Base

Shortstop

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bill Buckner made the big blunder, letting the ball through his legs in Game 7 of the World Series.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Only one player in the postseason hit two home runs in one game. Who was it? Hint

Gary Carter

Lenny Dykstra

Dwight Evans

Wade Boggs

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Mets and Astros were so closely matched in the NLCS, the games were so close in score. How many of the 6 games were decided by one run? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won the World Series MVP? Hint

Ray Knight

Dwight Gooden

Dwight Evans

Mookie Wilson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which closer played for the Mets and had 2 saves in the World Series? Hint

Dave Righetti

Lee Smith

Tom Henke

Jesse Orosco

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which two teams played in the NLCS?

Answer: Houston Astros and New York Mets

The Houston Astros won the NL West with a 96-66 record winning the division by 10 games. The New York Mets won the NL East with a 108-54 record winning the division by 21.5 games.

2. Which two teams played in the ALCS?

Answer: Boston Red Sox and California Angels

The Boston Red Sox won the AL East with a 95-66 record winning the division by 5.5 games. The California Angels won the AL West with a 92-70 record winning the division by 5 games.

3. In the exciting game 6 of the NLCS, it was a great battle between the Mets and Astros. How many innings did the game go?

Answer: 16

It went 16 long innings after being tied 4-4 after 15. It was a great rally in the top of the 16th by the Mets for 3 runs. In the bottom of the inning, the Astros scored two and almost won the game.

4. The Red Sox won the World Series.

Answer: False

The Mets won the '86 World Series in 7 games over the Red Sox.

5. Ray Knight scored the winning run in Game 6 of the World Series. What position did he play?

Answer: Third Base

Ray Knight was the Mets' starting third baseman. He batted .391 in the World Series.

6. Bill Buckner made the big blunder, letting the ball through his legs in Game 7 of the World Series.

Answer: False

It was Game 6 when he made the fatal error.

7. Only one player in the postseason hit two home runs in one game. Who was it?

Answer: Gary Carter

In Game 4, Carter hit two bombs. In the 4th inning he hit a two-run shot. In the 8th inning he a solo dinger.

8. The Mets and Astros were so closely matched in the NLCS, the games were so close in score. How many of the 6 games were decided by one run?

Answer: 4

4 of the 6 games were by 1 run. The Mets won 3 of those, thus going on to win the Series.

9. Who won the World Series MVP?

Answer: Ray Knight

Ray Knight played all six games and batted .391 leading the Mets to the win.

10. Which closer played for the Mets and had 2 saves in the World Series?

Answer: Jesse Orosco

Orosco didn't do that well during the regular season, but played great baseball in the postseason.

Source: Author DOEY9992

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