Steven Kwan and the Cleveland Guardians

May 11, 2026, 17:43
USSports

Introduction

The Cleveland Guardians must decide where Steven Kwan should hit in the game.

Main Body

In a game against the Minnesota Twins, the manager told Steven Kwan to bunt. This was strange because Kwan usually tries to hit the ball hard. The manager wanted other players to hit instead. Kwan is not playing well this year. He hits the ball slower than before. His numbers are much lower than in the past. Now, the team thinks about his position. Maybe he should hit later in the game. This might help him play better again.

Conclusion

The team must decide if Kwan can still be the first hitter or if he needs a new spot.

Learning

💡 The 'Comparison' Trick

To reach A2, you need to describe how things change. This text shows us how to compare the past with the now.

1. Comparing Speed & Quality When something is not as good as it was, we add -er + than.

  • Slower than (Slow → Slower than)
  • Lower than (Low → Lower than)

Example from text: "He hits the ball slower than before."

2. Simple Word Swaps for A2 Instead of using complex words, use these basic pairs to show change:

  • Now →\rightarrow Better
  • Before →\rightarrow Worse
  • Past →\rightarrow Different

3. The 'Maybe' Pattern When you aren't 100% sure about a result, use Maybe or Might.

  • Maybe he should hit later. →\rightarrow (It is a possibility)
  • This might help him. →\rightarrow (It is a possibility)

Vocabulary Learning

team (n.)
A group of people who work or play together.
Example:The team practiced every day to win the championship.
game (n.)
An activity where people compete or have fun.
Example:The game started at 3 p.m. and lasted two hours.
hit (v.)
To strike something with force.
Example:He will hit the ball with his bat.
player (n.)
Someone who takes part in a game or sport.
Example:The player ran fast to catch the ball.
ball (n.)
A round object used in many sports.
Example:She threw the ball to her teammate.
manager (n.)
A person who directs or supervises a team.
Example:The manager gave the players new instructions.
position (n.)
A place or role a person holds.
Example:He is the best position in the batting order.
year (n.)
A period of 12 months.
Example:She played baseball for many years.
numbers (n.)
Figures that show performance or statistics.
Example:The numbers show how many runs he scored.
past (n.)
Time that has already happened.
Example:In the past, he was a great hitter.
think (v.)
To use your mind to consider something.
Example:We need to think about his next move.
later (adv.)
At a time after now.
Example:He will play later in the game.
better (adj.)
In a more good or improved way.
Example:She wants to play better next season.
first (adj.)
The one that comes before all others.
Example:He is the first hitter in the lineup.
spot (n.)
A place or position for someone.
Example:The coach gave him a new spot in the team.