Question
While pitching for this team, Mickey Lolich (“LOW-litch”), won a World Series MVP after pitching three complete games in the series and winning them all. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this team that beat the Cardinals in 1968 to win their first World Series since 1945. Despite featuring Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer on their pitching staff, this team was swept in the 2012 World Series.
ANSWER: Detroit Tigers [accept either underlined portion]
[10m] In Game 7 of the 1968 World Series, Lolich faced off against this starting pitcher, whose number 45 is retired by the Cardinals. This player’s 1.12 ERA in 1968 was one of many feats that led that year to be dubbed “The Year of the Pitcher”.
ANSWER: Bob Gibson [or Pack Robert Gibson]
[10h] Many attribute Detroit’s win over St. Louis in the ‘68 World Series to a ball misjudged by this centre fielder. After being traded away, this former Cardinal challenged baseball’s reserve clause in a lawsuit that went to the U.S. Supreme Court.
ANSWER: Curt Flood [or Curtis Charles Flood Sr.]
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Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 HONK! @ Waterloo | 2024-08-03 | Y | 8 | 12.50 | 38% | 50% | 38% |
| 2024 HONK! @ Syracuse | 2024-12-07 | N | 4 | 15.00 | 75% | 50% | 25% |
| 2025 HONK! @ Online | 2025-03-09 | Y | 10 | 26.00 | 100% | 90% | 70% |