Yankees Beat Red Sox in Wild Card Game 1
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The New York Yankees won Game 1 against the Boston Red Sox.
This game was part of the MLB playoffs. The playoffs happen after the normal season. Teams play to become champions.
Two players from Massachusetts helped the Yankees win. Their names are Cam Schlittler and Rice. Massachusetts is also home to the Red Sox team.
Schlittler pitched very well for the Yankees. A pitcher throws the ball to the other team. He helped his team play smoothly and win the game.
This game was a Wild Card game. Wild Card teams do not win their group. But they still can play in the playoffs.
The Chicago White Sox also won their first playoff game. Some people say the Pope supports this team.
Baseball fans are excited for more playoff games this week.
Vocabulary15 words
- playoffs
- games after the season to find the champion
- pitcher
- a player who throws the ball
- Wild Card
- a way for a team to join playoffs without winning their group
- carries the load
- does most of the important work
- native
- a person born in a place
- fluid
- smooth and easy
- champion
- the best team
- season
- the months when a sport is played
- team
- a group of players
- series
- a group of games between two teams
- opponent
- the other team you play against
- score
- the number of points in a game
- win
- to be the best in a game
- fan
- a person who loves a team or sport
- stadium
- a big place where sports happen
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Answer key
1. The Boston Red Sox 2. Massachusetts 3. True
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The New York _____ won Game 1 against the Boston Red Sox.
This game was part of the MLB _____.
Two players from _____ helped the Yankees win.
Their names are Cam Schlittler and _____.
Schlittler _____ very well for the Yankees.
This game was a _____ game.
The Chicago White Sox also _____ their first playoff game.
Baseball _____ are excited for more playoff games this week.
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