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Глава 3: Турниры

10 тестов · 100 фактов · обновлено 28 октября 2026 г. · 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.

Тест 1Series nicknamesПройти тест

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

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

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

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

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

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

  4. The interstate highway links the two cities.

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

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

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

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

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

  7. The cities are about 40 miles apart.

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

  8. 1906, 1985, 1989, then 2000.

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

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

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

  10. It was the first Subway Series since 1956.

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

3.32The Earthquake Series

The 1989 World Series and the shaking that stopped it.

Тест 1The Earthquake SeriesПройти тест

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

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

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

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

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

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

  4. Play resumed on 27 October.

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

  5. The A's won four straight games.

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

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

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

  7. He won Games 1 and 3.

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

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

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

  9. Oakland won all four.

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

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

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

3.33World Series MVPs

The award for the best player of the World Series.

Тест 1World Series MVPsПройти тест

  1. He shut out the Yankees in Game 7.

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

  2. He hit three homers in Game 1.

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

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

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

  4. He saved two games and won two.

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

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

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

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

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

  7. Они обыграли «Янкиз» в семи играх.

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

  8. 1955, 1959, 1960, then 2009.

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

  9. Three, two, then one.

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

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

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

3.34The Little League World Series

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

Тест 1The Little League World SeriesПройти тест

  1. The Maynard Midgets played at home.

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

  2. It is named after a local newspaper publisher.

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

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

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

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

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

  5. Teams bring pins designed for their region.

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

  6. He was two years over the age limit.

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

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

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

  8. 1947, 1957, 1959, then 2001.

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

  9. Thousands of teams start the summer.

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

  10. Admission to the games has always been free.

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

3.35Koshien's Traditions

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

Тест 1Koshien's traditionsПройти тест

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

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

  2. He won the replayed final for Waseda Jitsugyo.

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

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

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

  4. It turns red in the autumn.

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

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

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

  6. Its wail is part of Japanese summer.

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

  7. Tokyo and Hokkaido send two each.

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

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

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

  9. Thousands of schools start the summer.

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

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

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

3.36All-Star Game Moments

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

Тест 1All-Star Game momentsПройти тест

  1. He was batting .406 that season.

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

  2. He homered on all three of his swings.

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

  3. Cleveland catcher Ray Fosse was badly hurt.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  8. 1941, 1961, 1970, then 1983.

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

  9. No extra innings are played.

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

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

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

3.37The Home Run Derby

The All-Star break's home run contest.

Тест 1The Home Run DerbyПройти тест

  1. It was played in Minneapolis's dome.

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

  2. He hit six homers.

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

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

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

  4. He hit 24 in the first round alone.

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

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

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

  6. He won a million dollars in 2019.

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

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

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

  8. 1985, 2005, 2008, then 2019.

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

  9. Long drives earn extra seconds.

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

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

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

3.38Opening Day Traditions

Parades, bunting and first-day feats.

Тест 1Opening Day traditionsПройти тест

  1. The tradition honours the 1869 Red Stockings.

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

  2. The half-circle decorations mark special days.

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

  3. He beat the White Sox 1-0.

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

  4. Most of them came for the Mets.

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

  5. One of them lasted 15 innings.

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

  6. It was his 714th career home run.

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

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

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

  8. 1920, 1940, then 1974.

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

  9. Every player and coach is introduced.

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

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

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

3.39Game 163

Extra games that broke ties for a place in October.

Тест 1Game 163Пройти тест

  1. The Cardinals beat the Dodgers in two games.

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

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

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

  3. He had hit only four homers all season.

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

  4. Colorado went on to reach the World Series.

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

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

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

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

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

  7. Head-to-head records decide them.

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

  8. 1948, 1978, 2007, then 2009.

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

  9. The Yankees won 5-4.

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

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

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

3.40Doubleheaders

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

Тест 1DoubleheadersПройти тест

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

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

  2. The second game is played under the lights.

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

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

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

  4. He beat Brooklyn twice in one day.

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

  5. He was nicknamed 'Iron Man'.

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

  6. Nate Colbert matched him in 1972.

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

  7. The rule was dropped in 2022.

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

  8. 1920, 1954, 1972, then 2020.

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

  9. One ticket covers both games.

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

  10. Colbert did it for San Diego in Atlanta.

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

Источники

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