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World Series 1988 Trivia Quiz

Dodgers vs. A's.

A multiple-choice quiz by Man With No Name. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Man With No Name

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
88,231

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
645

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who started game 1 for Los Angeles? Hint

Orel Hershiser

Tim Belcher

Tim Leary

Fernando Valenzuela

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many homeruns combined did Canseco and McGwire have in the series? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Storm Davis started game 1 for Oakland.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was on second base when Kirk Gibson homered in the 9th inning of game 1? Hint

Mike Davis

Alfredo Griffin

Jeff Hamilton

Franklin Stubbs

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what game did Mark McGwire homer off of Jay Howell to end the game? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Orel Hershiser won how many games in the '88 series? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Oakland pitcher gave up a two run homer to Mickey Hatcher in game 1? Hint

Storm Davis

Dennis Eckersley

Eric Plunk

Dave Stewart

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Question 8 of 10

8. Los Angeles beat Oakland in 5 games.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who struck out to end the '88 series? Hint

Jose Canseco

Dave Parker

Tony Phillips

Stan Javier

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Question 10 of 10

10. What pitcher led Oakland in wins during the series? Hint

Bob Welch

Rick Honeycutt

Dave Stewart

Storm Davis

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who started game 1 for Los Angeles?

Answer: Tim Belcher

Tim Belcher was a rookie in 1988 with a 12-6 record.

2. How many homeruns combined did Canseco and McGwire have in the series?

Answer: 2

Canseco hit a grand slam in game 1 and Mcgwire a game winner in game 3.

3. Storm Davis started game 1 for Oakland.

Answer: False

Dave Stewart started game 1 for Oakland.

4. Who was on second base when Kirk Gibson homered in the 9th inning of game 1?

Answer: Mike Davis

Mike Davis was the man who scored the tying run when Gibson homered.

5. In what game did Mark McGwire homer off of Jay Howell to end the game?

Answer: 3

With a 1-1 tie in the 9th, McGwire homered to left center to end the game.

6. Orel Hershiser won how many games in the '88 series?

Answer: 2

Hershiser was 2-0 in two games pitched in the series.

7. Which Oakland pitcher gave up a two run homer to Mickey Hatcher in game 1?

Answer: Dave Stewart

Dave Stewart, the twenty game winner, couldn't throw it by Mickey Hatcher.

8. Los Angeles beat Oakland in 5 games.

Answer: True

5 games and L.A. upsets the best team in baseball that year.

9. Who struck out to end the '88 series?

Answer: Tony Phillips

Tony Phillips struck out on a high fastball from Orel Hershiser to end the series.

10. What pitcher led Oakland in wins during the series?

Answer: Rick Honeycutt

Former Dodger Rick Honeycutt was the winner in game 3. Oakland's only win in the series.

Source: Author Man With No Name

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