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Yankees! Trivia Quiz

This quiz is filled with stats, information, and tidbts on the 2005 Yankees. How well were you paying attention?

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

Author
yankee_genius

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
223,274

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Yankees highest scoring game in 2005 was a 20-11 victory against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Who was the Yankee starting pitcher that game? Hint

Mike Mussina

Randy Johnson

Aaron Small

Jaret Wright

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Question 2 of 10

2. In a game versus the Chicago White Sox, Randy Johnson gave up back-to-back-to-back home runs. Who were the trio who hit the home runs? Hint

Konerko, Thomas, Widger

Konerko, Dye, Uribe

Iguchi, Rowand, Konerko

Crede, Iguchi, Rowand

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Yankees worst shutout loss of the 2005 season was 12-0. Which team gave the Yankees this loss? Hint

Boston Red Sox

Oakland A's

Toronto Blue Jays

Chicago White Sox

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Question 4 of 10

4. Alex Rodriguez had his defining Yankee game against the Angels. He had ten RBIs and three home runs. What was the final score that game? Hint

12-4

12-6

10-1

11-3

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Yankees and Red Sox met on September 11, 2005, in an epic game. The final score was 1-0 in a pitcher's duel. Which two pitchers were on the mound? Hint

Shawn Chacon and Bronson Arroyo

Mike Mussina and Tim Wakefield

Randy Johnson and Tim Wakefield

Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling

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Question 6 of 10

6. For the first time ever, the Yankees had a losing record against which team? Hint

Toronto Blue Jays

Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Kansas City Royals

Seattle Mariners

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Question 7 of 10

7. The most runs the Yankees gave up in a single game in 2005 was 17. They did this against what two teams? Hint

White Sox and Red Sox

Devil Rays and Red Sox

Orioles and Red Sox

Blue Jays and Red Sox

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following teams did the Yankees not play in Interleague play in 2005? Hint

Cardinals

Brewers

Dodgers

Mets

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Question 9 of 10

9. Throughout Derek Jeter's amazing career he had never hit a grand slam until 2005. Which team did he hit it against? Hint

Mariners

Red Sox

Cubs

Cardinals

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Yankees again lost to the Los Angeles Angels in the American League Division series in 2005. Who was the losing pitcher in the final game of the series? Hint

Randy Johnson

Mike Mussina

Mariano Rivera

Chein-Ming Wang

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Yankees highest scoring game in 2005 was a 20-11 victory against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Who was the Yankee starting pitcher that game?

Answer: Randy Johnson

Randy Johnson only lasted 3 innings giving up 7 earned runs in this game. He allowed 3 home runs.

2. In a game versus the Chicago White Sox, Randy Johnson gave up back-to-back-to-back home runs. Who were the trio who hit the home runs?

Answer: Iguchi, Rowand, Konerko

This was the first time Randy Johnson had given up three home runs in a row in his career.

3. The Yankees worst shutout loss of the 2005 season was 12-0. Which team gave the Yankees this loss?

Answer: Oakland A's

Al Leiter was the starting pitcher for the Yankees in that game. He lasted only two-thirds of an inning.

4. Alex Rodriguez had his defining Yankee game against the Angels. He had ten RBIs and three home runs. What was the final score that game?

Answer: 12-4

All three home runs hit by Rodriguez were off pitcher, Bartolo Colon. The home runs included a two-run, three-run, and a grand slam.

5. The Yankees and Red Sox met on September 11, 2005, in an epic game. The final score was 1-0 in a pitcher's duel. Which two pitchers were on the mound?

Answer: Randy Johnson and Tim Wakefield

Jason Giambi hit a solo home run off Tim Wakefield in the first inning. It turned out to be the game winner.

6. For the first time ever, the Yankees had a losing record against which team?

Answer: Tampa Bay Devil Rays

The Yankees were 8-11 against the Devil Rays in 2005.

7. The most runs the Yankees gave up in a single game in 2005 was 17. They did this against what two teams?

Answer: Orioles and Red Sox

The Yankees lost 17-1 to the Red Sox in June and 17-3 to the Orioles in September.

8. Which of the following teams did the Yankees not play in Interleague play in 2005?

Answer: Dodgers

The Yankees were 11-7 in Interleague play in 2005.

9. Throughout Derek Jeter's amazing career he had never hit a grand slam until 2005. Which team did he hit it against?

Answer: Cubs

This game took place on June 18, 2005. The Yankees won that game 8-1 at Yankee Stadium.

10. The Yankees again lost to the Los Angeles Angels in the American League Division series in 2005. Who was the losing pitcher in the final game of the series?

Answer: Mike Mussina

The Yankees were knocked out of the playoffs by the Angels in the 2002 postseason. Then, the Angels went on to win the World Series.

Source: Author yankee_genius

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