Q 01/05

Which franchise won the 2023 World Series, the first championship in its history?

A) Texas Rangers

B) Houston Astros

C) Arizona Diamondbacks

D) Atlanta Braves

Answer · why

A) Texas Rangers

The team was founded in 1961 as the second Washington Senators and moved to the Dallas–Fort Worth area in 1971, so the wait ran more than six decades....

Q 02/05

The 2023 World Series began on October 27 and ended on November 1. How many games were played?

A) 5

B) 6

C) 7

D) 8

Answer · why

A) 5

The teams split the first two games in Texas, then the visitors won three straight in Arizona. It was only the third World Series between two wild-car...

Q 03/05

Who was named 2023 World Series MVP, becoming the first player to win the award in both leagues?

A) Marcus Semien

B) Adolis García

C) Nathan Eovaldi

D) Corey Seager

Answer · why

D) Corey Seager

His first World Series MVP came with the Dodgers in 2020. He hit .286 with three home runs and six RBI in the Series, including a game-tying two-run h...

Q 04/05

Who hit the walk-off home run in the 11th inning of Game 1 of the 2023 World Series?

A) Adolis García

B) Nathaniel Lowe

C) Evan Carter

D) Jonah Heim

Answer · why

A) Adolis García

The homer gave him 22 RBI for the postseason, breaking David Freese's 2011 record of 21. He was injured in Game 3 and replaced on the roster before Ga...

Q 05/05

Which manager won his fourth World Series in 2023, only the third to win one in each league?

A) Dusty Baker

B) Torey Lovullo

C) Bruce Bochy

D) Brian Snitker

Answer · why

C) Bruce Bochy

His first three titles came with the Giants in 2010, 2012 and 2014. Sparky Anderson and Tony La Russa are the other managers to win the World Series i...