Aroldis Chapman Sets New Baseball Record
Aroldis Chapman 創下棒球新紀錄
Introduction
Aroldis Chapman plays for the Boston Red Sox. He is now the best relief pitcher for strikeouts in history.
Aroldis Chapman 在波士頓紅襪隊效力。他現在是歷史上三振次數最多的最佳救援投手。
Main Body
Chapman played a game against the Los Angeles Angels. He got his 1,364th strikeout. This is a new record. The old record was from 1972.
Chapman 與洛杉磯天使隊進行了一場比賽。他取得了職業生涯第 1,364 次三振。這是一個新紀錄。舊紀錄是 1972 年創立的。
Chapman throws the ball very fast. He got this record in fewer games than the old record holder. His ball speed is about 97 miles per hour.
Chapman 投球速度非常快。他比舊紀錄保持者用了更少的場數就取得了這個紀錄。他的球速大約為每小時 97 英里。
Chapman is very good at his job. He has two World Series trophies. He is also an All-Star eight times. Many people think he will go to the Hall of Fame.
Chapman 在他的職業表現非常出色。他擁有兩座世界大賽冠軍獎盃。他還八次入選全明星賽。許多人認為他將會進入名人堂。
Conclusion
Aroldis Chapman is now the number one relief pitcher for strikeouts. He is in his seventeenth year of professional baseball.
Aroldis Chapman 現在是三振次數第一名的救援投手。他目前處於職業棒球生涯的第十七年。
Vocabulary Learning
⚾ The 'Is' and 'Has' Connection
In this story, we see two ways to describe a person. One is for who they are and one is for what they own.
1. Using IS (Identity & Quality) We use is to talk about a fact or a feeling.
- He is the best pitcher. → (Identity)
- He is very good. → (Quality)
- The ball is fast. → (Quality)
2. Using HAS (Possession) We use has when someone owns something or possesses a record.
- He has two trophies. → (He owns them)
- He has a new record. → (He possesses the record)
Quick Comparison
| Person | Is (Who/How) | Has (What) |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman | is an All-Star | has 1,364 strikeouts |