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Baseball · Ciekawostki

Rozdział 3: Turnieje

10 testów · 100 faktów · zaktualizowano 28 października 2026 · markdown

Stories from baseball's big events: Series nicknames, the earthquake Series, World Series MVPs, the Little League World Series, Koshien's traditions, All-Star moments, the Home Run Derby, Opening Day, tiebreaker games and doubleheaders.

3.31Series Nicknames

Subways, freeways and the Fall Classic.

Test 1Series nicknamesRozwiąż test

  1. Broadcasters and newspapers have used it for a century.

    Źródło: MLB.com World Series history (1906, 1985, 2000); club histories of the Cubs and White Sox, Dodgers and Angels, Nationals and Orioles · wiedza

  2. Fans could ride the subway between the two parks.

    Źródło: MLB.com World Series history (1906, 1985, 2000); club histories of the Cubs and White Sox, Dodgers and Angels, Nationals and Orioles · wiedza

  3. The two clubs' ballparks are linked by freeways.

    Źródło: MLB.com World Series history (1906, 1985, 2000); club histories of the Cubs and White Sox, Dodgers and Angels, Nationals and Orioles · wiedza

  4. The interstate highway links the two cities.

    Źródło: MLB.com World Series history (1906, 1985, 2000); club histories of the Cubs and White Sox, Dodgers and Angels, Nationals and Orioles · wiedza

  5. They had the American League's lowest batting average.

    Źródło: MLB.com World Series history (1906, 1985, 2000); club histories of the Cubs and White Sox, Dodgers and Angels, Nationals and Orioles · wiedza

  6. The two ballparks are on opposite sides of the city.

    Źródło: MLB.com World Series history (1906, 1985, 2000); club histories of the Cubs and White Sox, Dodgers and Angels, Nationals and Orioles · wiedza

  7. The cities are about 40 miles apart.

    Źródło: MLB.com World Series history (1906, 1985, 2000); club histories of the Cubs and White Sox, Dodgers and Angels, Nationals and Orioles · wiedza

  8. 1906, 1985, 1989, then 2000.

    Źródło: MLB.com World Series history (1906, 1985, 2000); club histories of the Cubs and White Sox, Dodgers and Angels, Nationals and Orioles · wiedza

  9. Los Angeles, Missouri, Washington and Baltimore, then New York.

    Źródło: MLB.com World Series history (1906, 1985, 2000); club histories of the Cubs and White Sox, Dodgers and Angels, Nationals and Orioles · wiedza

  10. It was the first Subway Series since 1956.

    Źródło: MLB.com World Series history (1906, 1985, 2000); club histories of the Cubs and White Sox, Dodgers and Angels, Nationals and Orioles · zastosowanie

3.32The Earthquake Series

The 1989 World Series and the shaking that stopped it.

Test 1The Earthquake SeriesRozwiąż test

  1. The two parks were on either side of San Francisco Bay.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'The Earthquake Series' (1989); USGS on the Loma Prieta earthquake (17 October 1989); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  2. Fans were in their seats for the first game in San Francisco.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'The Earthquake Series' (1989); USGS on the Loma Prieta earthquake (17 October 1989); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  3. It caused deaths and heavy damage around the Bay.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'The Earthquake Series' (1989); USGS on the Loma Prieta earthquake (17 October 1989); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  4. Play resumed on 27 October.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'The Earthquake Series' (1989); USGS on the Loma Prieta earthquake (17 October 1989); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  5. The A's won four straight games.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'The Earthquake Series' (1989); USGS on the Loma Prieta earthquake (17 October 1989); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  6. His calm reporting continued as the power went out.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'The Earthquake Series' (1989); USGS on the Loma Prieta earthquake (17 October 1989); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  7. He won Games 1 and 3.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'The Earthquake Series' (1989); USGS on the Loma Prieta earthquake (17 October 1989); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  8. The A's won Games 3 and 4 after the break.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'The Earthquake Series' (1989); USGS on the Loma Prieta earthquake (17 October 1989); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  9. Oakland won all four.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'The Earthquake Series' (1989); USGS on the Loma Prieta earthquake (17 October 1989); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  10. The Giants' windy park stood on the bay.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'The Earthquake Series' (1989); USGS on the Loma Prieta earthquake (17 October 1989); National Baseball Hall of Fame · zastosowanie

3.33World Series MVPs

The award for the best player of the World Series.

Test 1World Series MVPsRozwiąż test

  1. He shut out the Yankees in Game 7.

    Źródło: MLB.com, World Series Most Valuable Player Award history and the Willie Mays award (2017); SABR Games Project · wiedza

  2. He hit three homers in Game 1.

    Źródło: MLB.com, World Series Most Valuable Player Award history and the Willie Mays award (2017); SABR Games Project · wiedza

  3. He made 'The Catch' in the 1954 Series.

    Źródło: MLB.com, World Series Most Valuable Player Award history and the Willie Mays award (2017); SABR Games Project · wiedza

  4. He saved two games and won two.

    Źródło: MLB.com, World Series Most Valuable Player Award history and the Willie Mays award (2017); SABR Games Project · wiedza

  5. He drove in six runs in the deciding Game 6.

    Źródło: MLB.com, World Series Most Valuable Player Award history and the Willie Mays award (2017); SABR Games Project · wiedza

  6. Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero and Steve Yeager shared it.

    Źródło: MLB.com, World Series Most Valuable Player Award history and the Willie Mays award (2017); SABR Games Project · wiedza

  7. Pokonali Yankees w siedmiu meczach.

    Źródło: MLB.com, World Series Most Valuable Player Award history and the Willie Mays award (2017); SABR Games Project · wiedza

  8. 1955, 1959, 1960, then 2009.

    Źródło: MLB.com, World Series Most Valuable Player Award history and the Willie Mays award (2017); SABR Games Project · wiedza

  9. Three, two, then one.

    Źródło: MLB.com, World Series Most Valuable Player Award history and the Willie Mays award (2017); SABR Games Project · wiedza

  10. He drove in a record 12 runs in that Series.

    Źródło: MLB.com, World Series Most Valuable Player Award history and the Willie Mays award (2017); SABR Games Project · zastosowanie

3.34The Little League World Series

Twelve-year-olds, a hillside and a lot of pins.

Test 1The Little League World SeriesRozwiąż test

  1. The Maynard Midgets played at home.

    Źródło: Little League International, Little League World Series history (littleleague.org); Little League Museum, Williamsport · wiedza

  2. It is named after a local newspaper publisher.

    Źródło: Little League International, Little League World Series history (littleleague.org); Little League Museum, Williamsport · wiedza

  3. They were the first champions from outside the United States.

    Źródło: Little League International, Little League World Series history (littleleague.org); Little League Museum, Williamsport · wiedza

  4. It remains the only perfect game in a final.

    Źródło: Little League International, Little League World Series history (littleleague.org); Little League Museum, Williamsport · wiedza

  5. Teams bring pins designed for their region.

    Źródło: Little League International, Little League World Series history (littleleague.org); Little League Museum, Williamsport · wiedza

  6. He was two years over the age limit.

    Źródło: Little League International, Little League World Series history (littleleague.org); Little League Museum, Williamsport · wiedza

  7. Ten come from the United States and ten from the rest of the world.

    Źródło: Little League International, Little League World Series history (littleleague.org); Little League Museum, Williamsport · wiedza

  8. 1947, 1957, 1959, then 2001.

    Źródło: Little League International, Little League World Series history (littleleague.org); Little League Museum, Williamsport · wiedza

  9. Thousands of teams start the summer.

    Źródło: Little League International, Little League World Series history (littleleague.org); Little League Museum, Williamsport · wiedza

  10. Admission to the games has always been free.

    Źródło: Little League International, Little League World Series history (littleleague.org); Little League Museum, Williamsport · zastosowanie

3.35Koshien's Traditions

Dirt, ivy, sirens and the summer of Japan's high schools.

Test 1Koshien's traditionsRozwiąż test

  1. The first final had ended in a 15-inning tie.

    Źródło: Hanshin Koshien Stadium history (hanshin.co.jp); Japan High School Baseball Federation; Asahi Shimbun coverage of the 2006 final · wiedza

  2. He won the replayed final for Waseda Jitsugyo.

    Źródło: Hanshin Koshien Stadium history (hanshin.co.jp); Japan High School Baseball Federation; Asahi Shimbun coverage of the 2006 final · wiedza

  3. 1924 was a 'kōshi' year in the sixty-year cycle.

    Źródło: Hanshin Koshien Stadium history (hanshin.co.jp); Japan High School Baseball Federation; Asahi Shimbun coverage of the 2006 final · wiedza

  4. It turns red in the autumn.

    Źródło: Hanshin Koshien Stadium history (hanshin.co.jp); Japan High School Baseball Federation; Asahi Shimbun coverage of the 2006 final · wiedza

  5. Fans call it the 'road of death'.

    Źródło: Hanshin Koshien Stadium history (hanshin.co.jp); Japan High School Baseball Federation; Asahi Shimbun coverage of the 2006 final · wiedza

  6. Its wail is part of Japanese summer.

    Źródło: Hanshin Koshien Stadium history (hanshin.co.jp); Japan High School Baseball Federation; Asahi Shimbun coverage of the 2006 final · wiedza

  7. Tokyo and Hokkaido send two each.

    Źródło: Hanshin Koshien Stadium history (hanshin.co.jp); Japan High School Baseball Federation; Asahi Shimbun coverage of the 2006 final · wiedza

  8. Respect for the opponent and the field frames every game.

    Źródło: Hanshin Koshien Stadium history (hanshin.co.jp); Japan High School Baseball Federation; Asahi Shimbun coverage of the 2006 final · wiedza

  9. Thousands of schools start the summer.

    Źródło: Hanshin Koshien Stadium history (hanshin.co.jp); Japan High School Baseball Federation; Asahi Shimbun coverage of the 2006 final · wiedza

  10. The soil of Koshien is a keepsake of the summer.

    Źródło: Hanshin Koshien Stadium history (hanshin.co.jp); Japan High School Baseball Federation; Asahi Shimbun coverage of the 2006 final · zastosowanie

3.36All-Star Game Moments

Walk-offs, wind, collisions and a swing-off.

Test 1All-Star Game momentsRozwiąż test

  1. He was batting .406 that season.

    Źródło: MLB.com All-Star Game history (1941, 1961, 1970, 1983, 1999, 2008, 2025); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  2. He homered on all three of his swings.

    Źródło: MLB.com All-Star Game history (1941, 1961, 1970, 1983, 1999, 2008, 2025); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  3. Cleveland catcher Ray Fosse was badly hurt.

    Źródło: MLB.com All-Star Game history (1941, 1961, 1970, 1983, 1999, 2008, 2025); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  4. The game marked the 50th anniversary of the first one.

    Źródło: MLB.com All-Star Game history (1941, 1961, 1970, 1983, 1999, 2008, 2025); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  5. The players crowded round him before the first pitch.

    Źródło: MLB.com All-Star Game history (1941, 1961, 1970, 1983, 1999, 2008, 2025); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  6. The extra game raised money for the players' pension fund.

    Źródło: MLB.com All-Star Game history (1941, 1961, 1970, 1983, 1999, 2008, 2025); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  7. It was the old stadium's last All-Star Game.

    Źródło: MLB.com All-Star Game history (1941, 1961, 1970, 1983, 1999, 2008, 2025); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  8. 1941, 1961, 1970, then 1983.

    Źródło: MLB.com All-Star Game history (1941, 1961, 1970, 1983, 1999, 2008, 2025); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  9. No extra innings are played.

    Źródło: MLB.com All-Star Game history (1941, 1961, 1970, 1983, 1999, 2008, 2025); National Baseball Hall of Fame · wiedza

  10. Stu Miller was the pitcher; legend says he was blown off the mound.

    Źródło: MLB.com All-Star Game history (1941, 1961, 1970, 1983, 1999, 2008, 2025); National Baseball Hall of Fame · zastosowanie

3.37The Home Run Derby

The All-Star break's home run contest.

Test 1The Home Run DerbyRozwiąż test

  1. It was played in Minneapolis's dome.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'Home Run Derby history and winners'; MLB.com on the Derby's timed format (2015) · wiedza

  2. He hit six homers.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'Home Run Derby history and winners'; MLB.com on the Derby's timed format (2015) · wiedza

  3. He won it in 1994, 1998 and 1999.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'Home Run Derby history and winners'; MLB.com on the Derby's timed format (2015) · wiedza

  4. He hit 24 in the first round alone.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'Home Run Derby history and winners'; MLB.com on the Derby's timed format (2015) · wiedza

  5. He beat Joc Pederson in a long tie-breaking duel.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'Home Run Derby history and winners'; MLB.com on the Derby's timed format (2015) · wiedza

  6. He won a million dollars in 2019.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'Home Run Derby history and winners'; MLB.com on the Derby's timed format (2015) · wiedza

  7. The Twins first baseman won with a smaller total.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'Home Run Derby history and winners'; MLB.com on the Derby's timed format (2015) · wiedza

  8. 1985, 2005, 2008, then 2019.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'Home Run Derby history and winners'; MLB.com on the Derby's timed format (2015) · wiedza

  9. Long drives earn extra seconds.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'Home Run Derby history and winners'; MLB.com on the Derby's timed format (2015) · wiedza

  10. Before that each hitter had a number of outs.

    Źródło: MLB.com, 'Home Run Derby history and winners'; MLB.com on the Derby's timed format (2015) · zastosowanie

3.38Opening Day Traditions

Parades, bunting and first-day feats.

Test 1Opening Day traditionsRozwiąż test

  1. The tradition honours the 1869 Red Stockings.

    Źródło: Cincinnati Reds, 'Opening Day and the Findlay Market Parade' (reds.com); MLB.com Opening Day records; SABR Games Project · wiedza

  2. The half-circle decorations mark special days.

    Źródło: Cincinnati Reds, 'Opening Day and the Findlay Market Parade' (reds.com); MLB.com Opening Day records; SABR Games Project · wiedza

  3. He beat the White Sox 1-0.

    Źródło: Cincinnati Reds, 'Opening Day and the Findlay Market Parade' (reds.com); MLB.com Opening Day records; SABR Games Project · wiedza

  4. Most of them came for the Mets.

    Źródło: Cincinnati Reds, 'Opening Day and the Findlay Market Parade' (reds.com); MLB.com Opening Day records; SABR Games Project · wiedza

  5. One of them lasted 15 innings.

    Źródło: Cincinnati Reds, 'Opening Day and the Findlay Market Parade' (reds.com); MLB.com Opening Day records; SABR Games Project · wiedza

  6. It was his 714th career home run.

    Źródło: Cincinnati Reds, 'Opening Day and the Findlay Market Parade' (reds.com); MLB.com Opening Day records; SABR Games Project · wiedza

  7. Findlay Market is Ohio's oldest public market.

    Źródło: Cincinnati Reds, 'Opening Day and the Findlay Market Parade' (reds.com); MLB.com Opening Day records; SABR Games Project · wiedza

  8. 1920, 1940, then 1974.

    Źródło: Cincinnati Reds, 'Opening Day and the Findlay Market Parade' (reds.com); MLB.com Opening Day records; SABR Games Project · wiedza

  9. Every player and coach is introduced.

    Źródło: Cincinnati Reds, 'Opening Day and the Findlay Market Parade' (reds.com); MLB.com Opening Day records; SABR Games Project · wiedza

  10. It is one of baseball's oldest traditions.

    Źródło: Cincinnati Reds, 'Opening Day and the Findlay Market Parade' (reds.com); MLB.com Opening Day records; SABR Games Project · zastosowanie

3.39Game 163

Extra games that broke ties for a place in October.

Test 1Game 163Rozwiąż test

  1. The Cardinals beat the Dodgers in two games.

    Źródło: MLB.com tiebreaker game history (1946-2018) and the 2022 rule change; SABR Games Project (1948, 1978, 2007, 2009) · wiedza

  2. Its player-manager hit two homers that day.

    Źródło: MLB.com tiebreaker game history (1946-2018) and the 2022 rule change; SABR Games Project (1948, 1978, 2007, 2009) · wiedza

  3. He had hit only four homers all season.

    Źródło: MLB.com tiebreaker game history (1946-2018) and the 2022 rule change; SABR Games Project (1948, 1978, 2007, 2009) · wiedza

  4. Colorado went on to reach the World Series.

    Źródło: MLB.com tiebreaker game history (1946-2018) and the 2022 rule change; SABR Games Project (1948, 1978, 2007, 2009) · wiedza

  5. It was the last regular-season game in their dome.

    Źródło: MLB.com tiebreaker game history (1946-2018) and the 2022 rule change; SABR Games Project (1948, 1978, 2007, 2009) · wiedza

  6. The Cubs met the Brewers and the Dodgers met the Rockies.

    Źródło: MLB.com tiebreaker game history (1946-2018) and the 2022 rule change; SABR Games Project (1948, 1978, 2007, 2009) · wiedza

  7. Head-to-head records decide them.

    Źródło: MLB.com tiebreaker game history (1946-2018) and the 2022 rule change; SABR Games Project (1948, 1978, 2007, 2009) · wiedza

  8. 1948, 1978, 2007, then 2009.

    Źródło: MLB.com tiebreaker game history (1946-2018) and the 2022 rule change; SABR Games Project (1948, 1978, 2007, 2009) · wiedza

  9. The Yankees won 5-4.

    Źródło: MLB.com tiebreaker game history (1946-2018) and the 2022 rule change; SABR Games Project (1948, 1978, 2007, 2009) · wiedza

  10. The umpire called him safe and the Rockies won.

    Źródło: MLB.com tiebreaker game history (1946-2018) and the 2022 rule change; SABR Games Project (1948, 1978, 2007, 2009) · zastosowanie

3.40Doubleheaders

Two games for the price of one, and one day of three.

Test 1DoubleheadersRozwiąż test

  1. The Reds and the Pirates played three games in one day.

    Źródło: MLB.com doubleheader history; SABR Games Project (1920 tripleheader, Reulbach 1908, Musial 1954, Colbert 1972); SABR BioProject · wiedza

  2. The second game is played under the lights.

    Źródło: MLB.com doubleheader history; SABR Games Project (1920 tripleheader, Reulbach 1908, Musial 1954, Colbert 1972); SABR BioProject · wiedza

  3. Fans leave after the first game and new fans come in.

    Źródło: MLB.com doubleheader history; SABR Games Project (1920 tripleheader, Reulbach 1908, Musial 1954, Colbert 1972); SABR BioProject · wiedza

  4. He beat Brooklyn twice in one day.

    Źródło: MLB.com doubleheader history; SABR Games Project (1920 tripleheader, Reulbach 1908, Musial 1954, Colbert 1972); SABR BioProject · wiedza

  5. He was nicknamed 'Iron Man'.

    Źródło: MLB.com doubleheader history; SABR Games Project (1920 tripleheader, Reulbach 1908, Musial 1954, Colbert 1972); SABR BioProject · wiedza

  6. Nate Colbert matched him in 1972.

    Źródło: MLB.com doubleheader history; SABR Games Project (1920 tripleheader, Reulbach 1908, Musial 1954, Colbert 1972); SABR BioProject · wiedza

  7. The rule was dropped in 2022.

    Źródło: MLB.com doubleheader history; SABR Games Project (1920 tripleheader, Reulbach 1908, Musial 1954, Colbert 1972); SABR BioProject · wiedza

  8. 1920, 1954, 1972, then 2020.

    Źródło: MLB.com doubleheader history; SABR Games Project (1920 tripleheader, Reulbach 1908, Musial 1954, Colbert 1972); SABR BioProject · wiedza

  9. One ticket covers both games.

    Źródło: MLB.com doubleheader history; SABR Games Project (1920 tripleheader, Reulbach 1908, Musial 1954, Colbert 1972); SABR BioProject · wiedza

  10. Colbert did it for San Diego in Atlanta.

    Źródło: MLB.com doubleheader history; SABR Games Project (1920 tripleheader, Reulbach 1908, Musial 1954, Colbert 1972); SABR BioProject · zastosowanie

Źródła

Primary/official sources only, no Wikipedia citations: the National Baseball Hall of Fame, MLB and its clubs, the WBSC, SABR's BioProject, the Library of Congress, Guinness World Records, makers' and leagues' own histories and named reputable media.

  • MLB.com World Series history (1906, 1985, 2000); club histories of the Cubs and White Sox, Dodgers and Angels, Nationals and Orioles10
  • MLB.com, 'The Earthquake Series' (1989); USGS on the Loma Prieta earthquake (17 October 1989); National Baseball Hall of Fame10
  • MLB.com, World Series Most Valuable Player Award history and the Willie Mays award (2017); SABR Games Project10
  • Little League International, Little League World Series history (littleleague.org); Little League Museum, Williamsport10
  • Hanshin Koshien Stadium history (hanshin.co.jp); Japan High School Baseball Federation; Asahi Shimbun coverage of the 2006 final10
  • MLB.com All-Star Game history (1941, 1961, 1970, 1983, 1999, 2008, 2025); National Baseball Hall of Fame10
  • MLB.com, 'Home Run Derby history and winners'; MLB.com on the Derby's timed format (2015)10
  • Cincinnati Reds, 'Opening Day and the Findlay Market Parade' (reds.com); MLB.com Opening Day records; SABR Games Project10
  • MLB.com tiebreaker game history (1946-2018) and the 2022 rule change; SABR Games Project (1948, 1978, 2007, 2009)10
  • MLB.com doubleheader history; SABR Games Project (1920 tripleheader, Reulbach 1908, Musial 1954, Colbert 1972); SABR BioProject10