Ohtani Bats Leadoff as Dodgers Face Braves, Chases 31st Home Run
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Shohei Ohtani played for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Atlanta Braves.
He batted first in the game. He was the designated hitter. This means he only hit the ball. He did not play in the field.
Ohtani wanted his 31st home run of the season. He has not hit a home run for five games.
Two other Dodgers players also played well. Their names are Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts. All three players have won the MVP award before. MVP means the best player in the league.
Pitcher Tyler Glasnow also played in this game. He started the game as pitcher. He came back from the injured list. This means he was hurt and could not play for some time.
Fans wanted to see if Ohtani could hit his 31st home run.
Vocabulary4 words
- designated hitter
- a player who only hits the ball; he does not play in the field
- home run
- when a player hits the ball very far and scores a point
- MVP
- Most Valuable Player; the best player
- injured list
- a list of players who are hurt and cannot play
Quiz
Answer key
1. Designated hitter 2. 31 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Shohei Ohtani played for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Atlanta _____.
He batted first in the game. He was the _____.
Ohtani wanted his _____ home run of the season.
He has not hit a home run for _____ games.
Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts have all won the _____ award before.
Tyler Glasnow started the game after coming back from the _____ list.