Baseball Player Remembers His Mother

May 10, 2026, 23:24
USSports

Introduction

Payton Tolle plays baseball for the Boston Red Sox. He played a game to remember his mother, Jina. She died two years ago.

Main Body

Jina Tolle had cancer for eight years. She died on May 9, 2024. Payton loves his mother. He writes "You're so pretty" on his glove. He also uses a special hand sign for love. Payton played a game on Mother's Day. He wore pink socks. He listened to a song called "Mother" to get ready. Payton played five innings. He gave up three runs. He said this day was very sad. He thinks his family is more important than baseball.

Conclusion

The team lost the game 4-1. Payton wants to play with the love and kindness of his mother.

Learning

🕒 Talking About the Past

In this story, we see a pattern: adding -ed to a word to show it happened before now.

The Simple Switch:

  • Play →\rightarrow Played
  • Listen →\rightarrow Listened

Look at the story:

  • "He played a game"
  • "He listened to a song"

⚠ī¸ The Rule Breakers

Some words are "rebels." They don't use -ed. You just have to memorize them.

  • Is/Am →\rightarrow Was
  • Give →\rightarrow Gave

Example from text:

  • "This day was very sad."
  • "He gave up three runs."

💡 Quick Tip

If you see -ed, think: Yesterday or Last Year.

Vocabulary Learning

baseball (n.)
A sport played with a bat and ball on a field
Example:He plays baseball for the Boston Red Sox.
game (n.)
An activity with rules that people enjoy
Example:Payton played a game to remember his mother.
mother (n.)
A woman who has given birth to a child
Example:He loves his mother.
died (v.)
To stop living
Example:She died two years ago.
cancer (n.)
A disease where cells grow badly
Example:Jina Tolle had cancer for eight years.
glove (n.)
A hand covering for protection
Example:He writes 'You're so pretty' on his glove.
sign (n.)
A gesture or symbol to show something
Example:He uses a special hand sign for love.
pink (adj.)
The color of a light red
Example:He wore pink socks.
socks (n.)
Clothing for feet
Example:He wore pink socks.
song (n.)
A piece of music that people sing
Example:He listened to a song called 'Mother'.