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1990 Pittsburgh Pirates season Wiki2Web Clarity Challenge

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Study Guide: The 1990 Pittsburgh Pirates Season

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The 1990 Pittsburgh Pirates Season Study Guide

Season Overview and Performance

Did the Pittsburgh Pirates conclude the 1990 regular season with a losing record?

Answer: False

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates achieved a winning record of 95-67 in the 1990 regular season, thus not finishing with a losing record.

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Did the Pittsburgh Pirates achieve a superior winning percentage in home games compared to away games during the 1990 season?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a home record of 49-32 (.605 winning percentage) and an away record of 46-35 (.568 winning percentage), indicating a better home winning percentage.

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Was October the Pittsburgh Pirates' most successful month in terms of winning percentage during the 1990 regular season?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, October was not the best month for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1990. Their record in October was 1-2. September was their best month with a record of 19-10.

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Was the Pittsburgh Pirates' team batting average for the 1990 regular season below .250?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, the Pittsburgh Pirates' team batting average for the 1990 regular season was .259, which is above .250.

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Was the Pittsburgh Pirates' record for games played in September 1990 documented as 19 wins and 10 losses?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the Pittsburgh Pirates achieved a record of 19 wins and 10 losses in games played during September 1990.

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Was the Pittsburgh Pirates' team earned run average (ERA) for the 1990 regular season 3.40?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' team ERA for the 1990 regular season was 3.40.

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What was the definitive final record of the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 1990 Major League Baseball season?

Answer: 95 wins and 67 losses

Explanation: The final record for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1990 Major League Baseball season was 95 wins and 67 losses.

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What was the Pittsburgh Pirates' win-loss record specifically for home games during the 1990 season?

Answer: 49 wins and 32 losses

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates' record in home games during the 1990 season was 49 wins and 32 losses.

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What was the collective team batting average for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1990 regular season?

Answer: .259

Explanation: The team's batting average for the 1990 regular season was .259.

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What was the Pittsburgh Pirates' win-loss record for games played during July 1990?

Answer: 15 wins and 11 losses

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates' record in games played in July 1990 was 15 wins and 11 losses.

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Star Players and Individual Achievements

Prior to 1990, was Barry Bonds the sole Major League Baseball player to record a season with a minimum .300 batting average, 100 runs batted in (RBI), 100 runs scored, and 50 stolen bases?

Answer: False

Explanation: The statement is false. Barry Bonds achieved this statistical combination in the 1990 season, not prior to it. The provided source material indicates he was the first player in MLB history to achieve this specific combination, meaning no player accomplished it before 1990.

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Was Doug Drabek awarded the National League Cy Young Award for his performance during the 1990 season?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, Doug Drabek received the National League Cy Young Award in recognition of his outstanding performance in the 1990 season.

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Did Barry Bonds achieve a career-high in home runs during the 1990 season, hitting 50 home runs?

Answer: False

Explanation: Barry Bonds hit 33 home runs in the 1990 season, not 50, and this was not his career-high.

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Did Sid Bream establish a National League record for most stolen bases in a single season during 1990?

Answer: False

Explanation: Sid Bream set a National League record for most assists in a single season during 1990, not stolen bases.

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Were three Pittsburgh Pirates players selected as starters for the 1990 Major League Baseball All-Star Game?

Answer: False

Explanation: Three Pittsburgh Pirates players were selected as reserves for the 1990 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, not as starters.

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Did Barry Bonds and Bobby Bonilla each hit precisely 33 home runs during the 1990 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: This statement is false. Barry Bonds hit 33 home runs, but Bobby Bonilla hit 32 home runs during the 1990 season.

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Did Doug Drabek maintain an earned run average (ERA) exceeding 3.00 during the 1990 regular season?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, Doug Drabek had an earned run average (ERA) of 2.76 during the 1990 regular season, which is below 3.00.

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Was Doug Drabek designated as the starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day of the 1990 season?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, Doug Drabek was the starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day of the 1990 season.

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Did Barry Bonds achieve the statistical combination of 30 home runs and 50 stolen bases in 1990, becoming the first player in MLB history to do so?

Answer: False

Explanation: Barry Bonds achieved 30 home runs and 50 stolen bases in 1990. However, he was not the first player ever to do so; Eric Davis accomplished this in 1987. The source indicates Bonds was the second player to achieve this specific combination.

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What significant statistical milestone did Barry Bonds achieve in the 1990 season, marking him as the first player in MLB history to accomplish this specific feat?

Answer: A .300 batting average, 100 runs scored, 100 RBI, and 50 stolen bases.

Explanation: Barry Bonds became the first player in Major League Baseball history to achieve a season with a .300 batting average, 100 runs batted in (RBI), 100 runs scored, and 50 stolen bases.

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Identify the prestigious award conferred upon Doug Drabek for his performance during the 1990 season.

Answer: National League Cy Young Award

Explanation: Doug Drabek received the National League Cy Young Award for his performance in the 1990 season.

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Quantify Barry Bonds' home run total for the 1990 season.

Answer: 33

Explanation: Barry Bonds hit 33 home runs during the 1990 season.

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Identify the player among the following options who was *not* selected as a reserve for the 1990 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Answer: Doug Drabek

Explanation: Doug Drabek was not selected as a reserve for the 1990 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Barry Bonds, Bobby Bonilla, and Neal Heaton were selected.

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Identify the player who was honored with the Hutch Award in 1990.

Answer: Sid Bream

Explanation: Sid Bream received the Hutch Award in 1990.

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Identify the player who led the Pittsburgh Pirates in runs batted in (RBI) during the 1990 season.

Answer: Bobby Bonilla

Explanation: Bobby Bonilla led the Pittsburgh Pirates in runs batted in (RBI) during the 1990 season.

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Identify the player who received a Gold Glove Award for outfield play in 1990.

Answer: Andy Van Slyke

Explanation: Andy Van Slyke earned a Gold Glove Award for outfield play in 1990.

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Identify the player who established the National League record for the most assists in a single season during 1990.

Answer: Sid Bream

Explanation: Sid Bream established the National League record for most assists in a single season during 1990.

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What was the final score of the game on April 9, 1990, in which Doug Drabek started for the Pirates?

Answer: 12-3

Explanation: The final score of the game on April 9, 1990, where Doug Drabek started for the Pirates, was 12-3 in favor of the Pirates.

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Quantify the number of home runs hit by Bobby Bonilla during the 1990 season.

Answer: 32

Explanation: Bobby Bonilla hit 32 home runs during the 1990 season.

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Team Management and Roster

Did Jim Leyland manage the Pittsburgh Pirates to a second-place finish in the National League East division in 1990?

Answer: False

Explanation: Jim Leyland managed the Pittsburgh Pirates to a first-place finish, winning the National League East division in 1990, not a second-place finish.

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Was Larry Doughty the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1990, with Jim Leyland serving as General Manager?

Answer: False

Explanation: This statement is incorrect. Jim Leyland was the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1990, while Larry Doughty served as the General Manager.

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Did the Pittsburgh Pirates acquire Zane Smith from the Montreal Expos in exchange for Moisés Alou?

Answer: False

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Zane Smith from the Montreal Expos, but the exchange involved Scott Ruskin and Willie Greene, with Moisés Alou being sent to the Expos later to complete the trade, not directly in exchange for Smith.

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Did the Dominican Summer League Pirates secure their league championship in 1990?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the Dominican Summer League Pirates won their league championship in 1990.

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Did Terry Collins manage the Pittsburgh Pirates' Triple-A affiliate, the Buffalo Bisons, in 1990?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, Terry Collins managed the Buffalo Bisons, the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, in 1990.

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Were Mike LaValliere and Don Slaught both classified as outfielders on the 1990 Pittsburgh Pirates roster?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, Mike LaValliere and Don Slaught were both catchers on the 1990 Pittsburgh Pirates roster, not outfielders.

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Did the Pittsburgh Pirates execute a trade sending Rico Rossy to the Atlanta Braves on May 2, 1990?

Answer: True

Explanation: Yes, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded Rico Rossy to the Atlanta Braves on May 2, 1990.

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Did the Pittsburgh Pirates acquire Jay Tibbs from the Baltimore Orioles and simultaneously send Dorn Taylor to the Orioles on June 5, 1990?

Answer: False

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Jay Tibbs from the Baltimore Orioles on June 5, 1990. However, Dorn Taylor was sent to the Orioles on September 5, 1990, not on the same day.

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Did Milt May serve as the pitching coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1990?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, Milt May served as the hitting coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1990. Ray Miller was the pitching coach.

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Identify the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates during their successful 1990 season.

Answer: Jim Leyland

Explanation: Jim Leyland served as the manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates during their successful 1990 season.

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Based on the provided information, who held the position of General Manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1990?

Answer: Larry Doughty

Explanation: According to the source, Larry Doughty was the General Manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1990.

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Identify the player acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Baltimore Orioles on June 5, 1990.

Answer: Jay Tibbs

Explanation: Jay Tibbs was acquired by the Pirates from the Baltimore Orioles on June 5, 1990.

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Which of the following described trades involved the Pittsburgh Pirates in the transaction where Moisés Alou was sent to the Montreal Expos?

Answer: The trade that acquired Zane Smith.

Explanation: The trade that acquired Zane Smith involved the Pittsburgh Pirates sending Moisés Alou to the Montreal Expos to complete the transaction.

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Identify the individual who served as the hitting coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1990.

Answer: Milt May

Explanation: Milt May served as the hitting coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1990.

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Identify the player whom the Pittsburgh Pirates traded to the Chicago Cubs on September 1, 1990.

Answer: Randy Kramer

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Randy Kramer to the Chicago Cubs on September 1, 1990.

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Identify the minor league team within the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system that achieved a league championship victory in 1990.

Answer: Dominican Summer League Pirates

Explanation: The Dominican Summer League Pirates won their league championship in 1990.

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Divisional and Postseason Performance

Did the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Cincinnati Reds in the 1990 National League Championship Series?

Answer: False

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1990 National League Championship Series, losing the series four games to two.

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Did the Pittsburgh Pirates maintain a losing record against the Chicago Cubs during the 1990 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a winning record against the Chicago Cubs in 1990, with 14 wins and 4 losses.

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Did the Pittsburgh Pirates achieve a winning record against every team within the National League East division during the 1990 season?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, the Pittsburgh Pirates did not have a winning record against every team in the National League East. Their record against the Montreal Expos was 5-13, which is a losing record.

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Did the Pittsburgh Pirates maintain a winning record against the Cincinnati Reds during the 1990 regular season?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a .500 record against the Cincinnati Reds in the 1990 regular season, with 6 wins and 6 losses.

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In which division did the Pittsburgh Pirates compete during the 1990 season, and what was their ultimate final standing within that division?

Answer: National League East, first place

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates competed in the National League East division in 1990 and achieved a first-place standing, winning the division title.

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Which specific team emerged victorious over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1990 National League Championship Series?

Answer: The Cincinnati Reds

Explanation: The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1990 National League Championship Series.

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What was the Pittsburgh Pirates' win-loss record against the St. Louis Cardinals during the 1990 season?

Answer: 10 wins and 8 losses

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates held a record of 10 wins and 8 losses against the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1990 season.

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What was the Pittsburgh Pirates' win-loss record against the New York Mets during the 1990 season?

Answer: 8 wins and 10 losses

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates had a record of 8 wins and 10 losses against the New York Mets in the 1990 season.

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What was the Pittsburgh Pirates' win-loss record against the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1990 season?

Answer: 12 wins and 6 losses

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates held a record of 12 wins and 6 losses against the Philadelphia Phillies in 1990.

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What was the Pittsburgh Pirates' win-loss record against the Atlanta Braves during the 1990 season?

Answer: 7 wins and 5 losses

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates held a record of 7 wins and 5 losses against the Atlanta Braves in 1990.

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Against which classification of teams did the Pittsburgh Pirates compile a record of 46 wins and 26 losses in 1990?

Answer: National League West division teams

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates compiled a record of 46 wins and 26 losses against teams in the National League West division in 1990.

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What was the Pittsburgh Pirates' series record against the Cincinnati Reds in the 1990 National League Championship Series (NLCS)?

Answer: Lost 4 games to 2

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates lost the 1990 NLCS against the Cincinnati Reds with a series record of 4 games to 2.

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Stadium and Fan Engagement

Did the Pittsburgh Pirates play their home games in 1990 at PNC Park?

Answer: False

Explanation: The Pittsburgh Pirates played their home games in 1990 at Three Rivers Stadium, not PNC Park.

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Was the attendance for the final game of the 1990 regular season at Three Rivers Stadium recorded as exceeding 30,000 spectators?

Answer: False

Explanation: No, the attendance for the final game of the 1990 regular season at Three Rivers Stadium was 27,641, which is not over 30,000.

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What was the recorded attendance for the final regular season game played at Three Rivers Stadium in 1990?

Answer: 27,641

Explanation: The attendance for the final regular season game played at Three Rivers Stadium in 1990 was 27,641.

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