Boston Red Sox and New Baseball Rules
波士頓紅襪隊與新棒球規則
Introduction
The Boston Red Sox want more right-handed players to hit home runs. At the same time, new rules help left-handed players hit better.
波士頓紅襪隊希望有更多右擊球手能擊出全壘打。同時，新規則也有助於左擊球手表現得更好。
Main Body
The Red Sox need more right-handed power. In the past, they did not have many. Now, they teach players to hit the ball high and to the left. This helps them hit home runs at Fenway Park.
紅襪隊需要更多右擊球的強項。過去他們並沒有很多。現在，他們教導球員將球擊高並向左打。這有助於他們在芬威球場擊出全壘打。
Many young players are doing well. Nine players hit ten or more home runs in early 2026. Coaches help these players learn how to hit the ball better.
許多年輕球員表現優異。2026年初有九名球員擊出了十個或更多的全壘打。教練協助這些球員學習如何將球擊得更好。
Now, baseball uses a computer for strikes. This is called the ABS system. Before, humans made mistakes. Now, the computer is fair. This helps left-handed hitters more than right-handed hitters.
現在，棒球使用電腦來判定好球。這被稱為 ABS 系統。以前由人類判定會出錯。現在，電腦更加公正。這對左擊球手的幫助比右擊球手更多。
Conclusion
The Red Sox are training right-handed hitters. However, the new computer rules make the game easier for left-handed hitters.
紅襪隊正在訓練右擊球手。然而，新的電腦規則讓左擊球手在比賽中更容易。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Time' Switch
Look at how the text moves between Then and Now. This is the easiest way to tell a story in English.
The Pattern:
- In the past / Before Use simple words for things that finished.
- Now Use words for things happening today.
Examples from the text:
- Before: Humans made mistakes.
- Now: The computer is fair.
⚾ Action Words (Verbs)
To reach A2, you need to describe what people do. Notice these simple actions used in the article:
- Want (a desire) "The Red Sox want more players."
- Teach (giving knowledge) "They teach players to hit."
- Help (making it easier) "New rules help left-handed players."
Quick Tip: These words don't change much. Just use them to describe a person and an action!