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The Rockies Streak: 2007 Trivia Quiz

The Colorado Rockies lead one of the best win streaks in MLB history. Here are some questions about this magnificent accomplishment, from September 16 to October 15, 2007.

A multiple-choice quiz by Diesel540. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Diesel540

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
285,002

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
423

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. After the loss to Arizona on September 28, how many consecutive games did the Rockies win? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which other team in MLB history shared the same run of the Rockies, winning the first seven games in one postseason? Hint

Chicago Cubs

New York Yankees

Detroit Tigers

Cincinnati Reds

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Question 3 of 10

3. During "The Streak", how many runs per game did the Rockies average? Hint

6.3

5.4

5.7

7.3

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Question 4 of 10

4. Todd Helton hit his 400th home run on the first day of the streak, September 16, 2007.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. When they started their run on September 16th, how many games were the Rockies out of first place in the competitive National League Wild Card race? Hint

3.5

4.5

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Question 6 of 10

6. The ERA of the Rockies during this run of both starters and relievers was 2.85. Which of these teams did they give up the most runs to? Hint

Diamondbacks

Phillies/Dodgers

Marlins

Dodgers/Padres

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Question 7 of 10

7. On September 24, the Rockies were guaranteed a spot in the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who received the win in game 4 of the NLCS against the Diamondbacks? Hint

Matt Herges

Jeff Francis

Manny Corpas

Josh Fogg

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Question 9 of 10

9. During the NLCS Game 1, which Diamondback was called out for interference, after aggressively sliding into Kaz Matsui at second base, while attempting to turn a double play? Hint

Chris Young

Augie Ojeda

Justin Upton

Stephen Drew

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Question 10 of 10

10. During this incredible run from September 16 to October 15, how many more runs did the Rockies score compared to their opponents? Hint

+89

+73

+70

+59

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After the loss to Arizona on September 28, how many consecutive games did the Rockies win?

Answer: 10

The Rockies won 21 of 22 games from September 16 to October 15.

2. Which other team in MLB history shared the same run of the Rockies, winning the first seven games in one postseason?

Answer: Cincinnati Reds

This incredible Cincinnati team was nicknamed "The Big Red Machine". The 1970s team was managed by Sparky Anderson, and also won the World Series unlike the Rockies, over Boston's rival, the New York Yankees.

3. During "The Streak", how many runs per game did the Rockies average?

Answer: 6.3

The Rockies only averaged 6.3 runs in their 21 of 22 game run. Incredibly, they batted under .300, despite this high amount of runs per game.

4. Todd Helton hit his 400th home run on the first day of the streak, September 16, 2007.

Answer: False

Helton collected his 300th home run on this date. He and his team of many big bats scored 13 runs on the Marlins, and blew them out, because of fantastic Franklin Morales pitching.

5. When they started their run on September 16th, how many games were the Rockies out of first place in the competitive National League Wild Card race?

Answer: 4.5

Believe it or not, they were just 5 games above .500 baseball, and were in fourth place in the Wild Card standings in the NL.

6. The ERA of the Rockies during this run of both starters and relievers was 2.85. Which of these teams did they give up the most runs to?

Answer: Dodgers/Padres

Incredibly, Colorado won both of these games. The only game they lost in their streak, they gave up only 4 runs to the Diamondbacks.

7. On September 24, the Rockies were guaranteed a spot in the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Answer: False

The Rockies and the Padres played on October 1st to see who would go to the NLDS. The Rockies won the game. The Phillies and Rockies began the NLDS game on October 3rd.

8. Who received the win in game 4 of the NLCS against the Diamondbacks?

Answer: Matt Herges

Manny Copas received the save in this game. Matt Holliday was named the MVP of the series.

9. During the NLCS Game 1, which Diamondback was called out for interference, after aggressively sliding into Kaz Matsui at second base, while attempting to turn a double play?

Answer: Justin Upton

Justin Upton, one of the best young players in baseball, is B.J.'s younger brother. Upton batted .222 with two hits in the NLCS.

10. During this incredible run from September 16 to October 15, how many more runs did the Rockies score compared to their opponents?

Answer: +73

Incredibly, during this time of the Rockies run, the team they later lost the World Series to the Boston Red Sox, who were part of the highest run differential in playoff history, +53.

Source: Author Diesel540

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