Baseball: Orioles and Astros Trivia Fun

Question 1

When did the Baltimore Orioles make their first World Series appearance?

Accepted Answer

1966

Question 2

Where do the Orioles play when they are the HOME TEAM? (Official name)

Accepted Answer

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Question 3

In 2005, Houston played the first World Series game ever to take place in the state of Texas.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

What League has won the most World Series?

Accepted Answer

American League

Question 5

True or False. Umpires in the MLB have to wear black underwear.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

"Take Me Out to the Ball Game" is the only song played during the Seventh Inning Stretch for all MLB teams

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

During their first season as a major league baseball team, what were the Baltimore Orioles called?

Accepted Answer

Brewers

Question 8

What was the Astros former name?

Accepted Answer

Colt .45s

Question 9

Which Baltimore Orioles manager was ejected from a record 91 games?

Accepted Answer

Earl Weaver

Question 10

What is rubbed on MLB baseballs before they are used to improve the grip?

Accepted Answer

Mud

Question 11

How many players are on each team in baseball?

Accepted Answer

9

Question 12

An inning ends after _____.

Accepted Answer

6 outs

Question 13

Who won the Orioles first MVP award?

Accepted Answer

Brooks Robinson

Question 14

How many innings are there (unless it goes to extra innings)?

Accepted Answer

9

Question 15

Cal Ripken Jr. played 2,632 consecutive games before taking himself out of the line-up?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

What is the most stolen base in baseball?

Accepted Answer

2nd

Question 17

The one millionth run in Major League Baseball history was hit by a Houston Astro.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

How do you get an opposing player out? (Choose all)

Accepted Answer

Catch ball after batter hits it, before it hits the ground, Tag a runner when they are off the base, while holding the ball, Pitch 3 strikes (runner on 1st)

Question 19

Who was the MVP of the 1983 World Series?

Accepted Answer

Rick Dempsey

Question 20

From 1954 to 1991, the Orioles played where?

Accepted Answer

Memorial Stadium

Question 21

Which Oriole was named MVP of the 1970 World Series?

Accepted Answer

Brooks Robinson

Question 22

What team has won the most World Series?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees

Question 23

Who were the 2017 MVPs for the American League and the National League? (choose 2)

Accepted Answer

Jose Altuve, Giancarlo Stanton

Question 24

The shortstop plays between which two bases? (select 2)

Accepted Answer

2nd, 3rd

Question 25

What is the current name of the Houston Astros' Ballpark?

Accepted Answer

Minute Maid Park

Question 26

The _____ won the 2017 world series.

Accepted Answer

Houston Astros

Question 27

What manager took over the Orioles in 2000?

Accepted Answer

Mike Hargrove

Baseball: Orioles and Astros Trivia Fun

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