1975 World Series

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the series winner?Cincinnati Reds, winning four games to three
2. What is the world series MVP?Pete Rose (Cincinnati Reds), who batted .370 with 10 hits
3. What happened in Game Six of the 1975 World Series?The game went to 12 innings, and in the bottom of the 12th Carlton Fisk hit a walk‑off home run, waving the ball fair to win the game.
4. Who won the 1975 World Series?The Cincinnati Reds won the series, beating the Boston Red Sox in Game Seven.

Big Red Machine: The dominant Cincinnati Reds baseball team of the 1970s, known for their exceptional offensive and defensive capabilities.
Walk-off home run: A home run hit in the bottom of the final inning that secures victory for the home team, ending the game immediately.
Dynasty: A period of sustained dominance by a team or individual, characterized by multiple championships or significant achievements.
American League (AL) / National League (NL): The two leagues that comprise Major League Baseball, with their champions competing in the World Series.