Yordan's Triple Lifts Astros Past Yankees in Bronx Thriller
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The Houston Astros played the New York Yankees on August 25, 2026.
The game was in the Bronx. The Bronx is part of New York City.
The score changed many times. This is called a back-and-forth game.
In the end, Yordan Alvarez hit a big triple.
A triple is a hit. The player runs to third base.
His hit gave the Astros the lead. This is a go-ahead hit.
The Astros won the game 9-7.
Fans called the game a thriller.
A thriller is a very exciting game.
The Astros players were happy after the win.
The Yankees played well too, but they lost.
Vocabulary5 words
- back-and-forth
- the score changes many times
- triple
- a hit where the player runs to third base
- go-ahead
- a hit or play that gives the lead
- thriller
- a very exciting game or event
- Bronx
- a part of New York City
Quiz
Answer key
1. 9-7 Astros 2. Yordan Alvarez 3. In the Bronx
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The Houston Astros played the New York _____ on August 25, 2026.
The game was in the _____. The Bronx is part of New York City.
The score changed many times. This is called a _____ game.
In the end, Yordan Alvarez hit a big _____.
A triple is a hit. The player runs to third _____.
His hit gave the Astros the lead. This is a _____ hit.
The Astros won the game _____.
Fans called the game a _____.
A thriller is a very _____ game.
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