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(If you score 80 or better, you are a baseball expert; 70 or better, superior; between 60 and 70, good, and between 40 and 60, average.

1. There are three players who have hit three home runs in a League Championship Series game. For ten points, name one of these three players.

2. Among the 22 pitchers who have won 300 or more career games, only four have been credited with a World Series victory after they won their 300th regular season contest. Which one of the following hurlers did not win a World Series game after they recorded career win No. 300: Cy Young, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, Grover Alexander or Roger Clemens?

3. Since 1969 when the League Championship Series first came into play in the major leagues, the Yankees and Braves have participated in the most championship series with 11. Which club is next by appearing in the LCS 10 times: Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland A's, Baltimore Orioles or Cincinnati Reds?

4. Who is the only player to win a World Series MVP Award with different teams: Frank Robinson, Ronie Fingers, Reggie Jackson, or Dave Stewart?

5. Which pitcher won the fewest games during the regular season (12) and went on to win three games in the World Series during the same year: Bob Gibson, Harry Brecheen, Randy Johnson or Babe Adams?

6. Who is the only player to have a multi-homer game in an League Championship Series contest and a World Series during their careers: Steve Garvey, Reggie Jackson, Barry Bonds, or Sal Bando?

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