Ohtani Hits Triple, but Dodgers Lose to Brewers
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Shohei Ohtani hit a triple for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but his team still lost to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Ohtani started the game as the designated hitter, batting first in the lineup.
Pitcher Tarik Skubal started for the Dodgers, hoping to help the team win the series.
In his fourth at-bat, Ohtani had a great chance to help his team fight back.
However, he hit a grounder straight to the second baseman, which turned into a double play.
A double play removes two runners at once, which made the crowd disappointed.
Fans at the home stadium reportedly sighed with frustration after the play.
Even though Ohtani had already hit a triple earlier, the Dodgers could not win the game.
The loss was a setback for the team, which had wanted to take the series against Milwaukee.
Ohtani continues to be a key player for the Dodgers this season, both as a hitter and pitcher.
Fans will be watching closely to see how the team responds in their next game.
Vocabulary10 words
- triple
- a hit that lets the batter reach third base
- designated hitter
- a player who only bats, not plays defense
- lineup
- the order of players who will bat in a game
- at-bat
- a player's turn to hit the ball
- grounder
- a hit ball that rolls along the ground
- double play
- a play where two runners are out at once
- stadium
- a large building where sports events happen
- loss
- a game that a team does not win
- series
- a group of games between two teams
- fight back
- to try hard to catch up after falling behind
Quiz
Answer key
1. A triple 2. A double play 3. No
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Shohei Ohtani hit a _____ for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but his team still lost to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Ohtani started the game as the _____, batting first in the lineup.
Pitcher Tarik Skubal started for the Dodgers, hoping to help the team win the _____.
In his fourth _____, Ohtani had a great chance to help his team fight back.
However, he hit a _____ straight to the second baseman, which turned into a double play.
A double play removes two runners at once, which made the crowd _____.
Fans at the home _____ reportedly sighed with frustration after the play.
The _____ was a setback for the team, which had wanted to take the series against Milwaukee.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think a double play is so frustrating for fans?
- How important is a designated hitter role in baseball?
- Do you think one player's performance can decide a team's win or loss? Why or why not?
- What other sports have moments similar to a 'double play' where one mistake changes the game?