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Red Sox Face Pirates in Game 122, Reliever Weissert Returns

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The Boston Red Sox are set to play the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 122 of the current season.

This will be an away game for the Red Sox, as they travel to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates.

A key piece of news is that reliever Greg Weissert is back on the Red Sox roster. A reliever is a pitcher who enters the game after the starter.

According to reports, the Red Sox are looking forward to this matchup, especially because of the Pirates' starting pitcher, Paul Skenes.

Skenes has been described as shaky in recent outings, meaning his performance has not been consistent.

This has given the Red Sox extra confidence heading into the game.

The lineups and notes for both teams have been released ahead of the matchup, giving fans details on who will play.

Fans who want to follow the action have several options. The game will be shown on a specific TV channel, and it will also be available through a live stream for those watching online.

The exact start time for the game has also been confirmed, allowing fans to plan when to tune in.

As with most Major League Baseball games, viewers can choose between traditional TV broadcast and streaming services depending on their location and subscriptions.

This game is part of the regular season schedule, as both teams continue their run through the year's games.

Vocabulary10 words

season
the months when games are played
away game
a game played at the other team's field
roster
the official list of players on a team
reliever
a pitcher who enters after the starting pitcher
shaky
not steady or reliable; performing poorly
lineups
the list of players chosen to play in a game
channel
a TV station that shows the game
live stream
an online broadcast shown as it happens
start time
the exact time a game begins
broadcast
showing something on TV or online

Quiz

1. Where will the Red Sox play the Pirates?
2. What is true about Greg Weissert?
3. Why are the Red Sox looking forward to facing Paul Skenes?

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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

The Boston Red Sox are set to play the Pittsburgh Pirates in _____ 122 of the current season.

This will be an away game for the Red Sox, as they travel to _____ to face the Pirates.

A key piece of news is that reliever Greg Weissert is back on the Red Sox _____.

According to reports, the Red Sox are looking forward to this matchup, especially because of the Pirates' starting pitcher, Paul _____.

Skenes has been described as _____ in recent outings, meaning his performance has not been consistent.

The _____ and notes for both teams have been released ahead of the matchup.

The game will be shown on a specific TV _____, and it will also be available through a live stream.

The exact _____ for the game has also been confirmed, allowing fans to plan when to tune in.

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