New Rules for the 2026 Home Run Derby
2026年全壘打大賽新規則
Introduction
Major League Baseball has new rules for the Home Run Derby on July 13 at Citizens Bank Park.
美國職棒大聯盟為7月13日在公民銀行球場舉行的全壘打大賽制定了新規則。
Main Body
Players do not use a clock now. In the first round, players get 20 swings. In the next rounds, they get 15 swings. If a player hits a home run on the last swing, they can hit again. This helps players stay strong.
現在球員不再使用計時制。第一輪球員有20次揮擊機會。接下來的每一輪則有15次。如果球員在最後一次揮擊擊出全壘打，則可以再次揮擊。這有助於球員保持體能。
Citizens Bank Park is a very good place for home runs. It is one of the best parks for hitting long balls. Some people think players will break the distance record here.
公民銀行球場是一個非常適合擊出全壘打的地方。它是最適合擊出長球的球場之一。有些人認為球員將在這裡打破距離紀錄。
Many stars will play, like Bryce Harper and Jordan Walker. Some players cannot play because they are hurt. You can watch the game on Netflix.
許多球星將參賽，例如 Bryce Harper 和 Jordan Walker。部分球員因傷無法參賽。您可以在 Netflix 上觀看比賽。
Conclusion
The 2026 event has new rules and a great stadium for the players.
2026年的賽事有新規則，且球場對球員而言非常理想。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Comparing Things' Trick
In the text, we see: "It is one of the best parks..."
When we want to say something is the top choice (number 1), we don't just say 'very good'. We use a special short word: The Best.
How to use it:
- Good → The Best
- Fast → The Fastest
- Strong → The Strongest
Real-life examples from the story:
- The stadium is the best for long balls.
- Bryce Harper is one of the best players.
🛠️ Word Logic: 'Can' vs 'Cannot'
This tells us if something is possible or impossible.
- Can (Yes ✅) "You can watch the game on Netflix."
- Cannot (No ❌) "Some players cannot play because they are hurt."