Ohtani Faces Sugano Again as Dodgers Play Rockies
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Shohei Ohtani batted leadoff as designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a game against the Colorado Rockies on August 18. As designated hitter, Ohtani only bats and does not play in the field.
This game gave fans a special matchup between two Japanese stars. Ohtani faced pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, who also plays in Major League Baseball. It was the third time this season that the two players had met on the field.
Before this game, Ohtani's record against Sugano this season was strong. He had three hits in six at bats, including one home run. Fans were curious whether Ohtani would hit his 28th home run of the season during this game.
The matchup between Ohtani and Sugano drew a lot of attention, especially from baseball fans in Japan. Both players are well known there, and their meetings on the field are seen as an exciting event.
The game was shown on TV and also streamed online, so fans could follow it from different countries. Details about broadcast times and viewing options were shared before the game started.
Vocabulary5 words
- designated hitter
- a player who only bats; does not play in the field
- at bats
- official turns a player gets to hit
- home run
- a hit that lets the batter score right away
- streamed
- shown live over the internet
- matchup
- a contest between two players or teams
Quiz
Answer key
1. Leadoff designated hitter 2. Three times 3. True
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Shohei Ohtani batted leadoff as _____ for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a game against the Colorado Rockies on August 18. As designated hitter, Ohtani only bats and does not play in the _____.
This game gave fans a special _____ between two Japanese stars. Ohtani faced pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, who also plays in Major League Baseball. It was the third time this season that the two players had _____ on the field.
Before this game, Ohtani's record against Sugano this season was strong. He had three hits in six _____, including one _____. Fans were curious whether Ohtani would hit his 28th home run of the season during this game.
The matchup between Ohtani and Sugano drew a lot of attention, especially from baseball fans in _____. Both players are well known there, and their meetings on the field are seen as an exciting event.
The game was shown on TV and also _____ online, so fans could follow it from different countries. Details about broadcast times and viewing options were shared before the game started.