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 Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks for the franchise's first title; the club began as the expansion Washington Senators in 1961 and moved...

Q 02/05

How many games did the 2023 World Series last?

A) 5

B) 6

C) 7

D) 8

Answer · why

A) 5

The Series went 5 games: the teams split the opening pair in Arlington, then the visitors won three straight in Phoenix. It was only the third World S...

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

Adolis García's walk-off homer in the 11th gave him 22 RBI for the postseason, breaking David Freese's 2011 record. An oblique injury in Game 3 knocke...

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

Bruce Bochy won three titles with the Giants between 2010 and 2014 before adding a fourth in 2023; Sparky Anderson and Tony La Russa are the only othe...