Shohei Ohtani Hits 30th Home Run, Sixth Straight Season
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Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani hit his 30th home run of the season during a game against the Colorado Rockies.
This was a special milestone for Ohtani. He has now hit 30 or more home runs for six seasons in a row.
Ohtani hit home runs in two consecutive games. He also hit one in the game before this.
The home run traveled an impressive 137 meters. This shows the power and confidence behind his swing.
Ohtani played as the designated hitter, often called DH. In this role, a player only bats and does not play defense.
The game took place at the Rockies' home stadium, which is known as a place where hitters often score many runs. Because of this, fans call it a 'hitter's paradise.'
When Ohtani hit the ball, the stadium became loud with excitement. Fans were amazed by the distance and power of his hit.
Reaching 30 home runs for six straight years is a rare and impressive achievement in baseball. It shows Ohtani's consistency and skill as one of the best players in the sport today.
Vocabulary8 words
- home run
- hitting the ball far enough to score a point
- milestone
- an important point or achievement
- consecutive
- one after another, without a break
- confidence
- feeling sure about doing something well
- designated hitter
- a player who only bats, not plays defense
- home stadium
- the stadium where a team usually plays
- excitement
- a strong feeling of happiness or energy
- achievement
- something great that a person has done
Quiz
Answer key
1. His 30th home run of the season 2. Six 3. Because hitters often score many runs there
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani hit his 30th home run of the season during a game against the Colorado _____.
This was a special milestone for Ohtani. He has now hit 30 or more home runs for six _____ in a row.
Ohtani hit home runs in two consecutive games. He also hit one in the game _____ this.
The home run traveled an impressive 137 _____. This shows the power and confidence behind his swing.
Ohtani played as the designated hitter, often called DH. In this role, a player only bats and does not play _____.
The game took place at the Rockies' home stadium, which is known as a place where hitters often score many _____.
When Ohtani hit the ball, the stadium became loud with _____.
Reaching 30 home runs for six straight years is a rare and impressive achievement in _____.