It took 108 years, but it happened! The Chicago Cubs tried to fail, but they somehow overcame the ghost of Billy Goats past and won the 2016 World Series!
There’s no doubt Cubs fans remember that ground ball to a smiling Kris Bryant and his throw to Anthony Rizzo, who was jumping for joy almost before he even caught the ball.
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The 2016 World Series was a special moment for Cubs fans, and they’ll remember it for the rest of their lives… or will they? You know the Cubs won, but you remember the details of how they did it? Here’s your chance to prove it.
The following short 10-question quiz covers some of the important moments during that magical 2106 World Series. Most diehard Cub fans will do pretty well, but I’m betting there will be one or two that you completely forgot about!
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Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Quiz
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Results
You’re definitely not a lovable loser. You nailed this quiz, and it didn’t take you 108 years to do it. Go you, go!
Ouch! This one hurt almost as much as the miracle Mets or the Bartman ball… or the 1984 Padres for that matter. Don’t worry. Try again in another 108 years.
#1. Who started Game 1 for the Cubs?
Jon Lester got the Game 1 start and was a big-game pitcher. He pitched decently but gave up three earned runs in 5.2 innings, including a homer to Roberto Perez. It didn’t help that Corey Kluber and two Indians relievers shut out the Cubs offense.
#2. Which pitcher got the first qin of the World Series for the Cubs?
After losing Game 1, the Cubs came back and won Game 2 by a score of 5-1. Arrieta got the start and pitched 5.2 innings of one-run ball.
#3. Game 3 was the first the Cubs first World Series game played at night. Who sang Take Me Out To The Ball Game?
Lifetime Cubs fan Bill Murray got the call for the 7th inning stretch.
#4. What hitter led the Cubs with 9 RBIs in the 2016 World Series?
Addison Russell had a whopping 9 RBIs despite just one home run and a .222 batting average.
#5. What player gave an inspirational speech during the Game 7 rain delay that many playersclaim helped calm things down after a nightmarish 8th inning?
Jason Heyward had just 3 hits in 20 at-bats during the 2016 World Series, but the team respected him and he contributed in the best way he could.
#6. Which player had the highest batting average for the Cubs during the series?
Schwarber didn’t get a hit the entire 2016 season due to injury, but when he was added to the World Series roster, he came through with a.412 average in 17 at-bats.
#7. Which pitcher got the Win in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series?
Chapman got the win despite giving up a huge home run to Rajai Davis that had Cubs fans convinced that the curse was very real.
#8. Which clutch hitter came through with a double to put the Cubs ahead in the 10th inning?
Zobrist came through in a big way with a double that scored Albert Almora Jr., who had run for Kyle Schwarber.
#9. Which forgotten pitcher got the Save in Game 7 that ended the Cubs 108 year draught?
Carl Edwards Jr. started the bottom of the 10th and got two quick outs. He then walked a batter, and that damn Rajai Davis hit a single to move Cleveland back within a single run. Montgomery then came in and got a quick grounder to a smiling Kris Bryant at third. Bryant slipped a bit but still threw a strike to Anthony Rizzo at first, and the Cubs were finally World Champions!
#10. Which Cub was named the MVP of the 2016 World Series?
Jake Arrieta won two games, but Ben Zobrist’s big hit in Game 7 and team-leading 10 hits earned him the MVP honors.
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