Seattle Mariners Win Big Game

May 13, 2026, 21:41
USSports

Introduction

The Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 10-2 on May 12, 2026. Cal Raleigh finally hit the ball again.

Main Body

Seattle played very well. Dominic Canzone hit a big home run. Randy Arozarena had four hits. Seattle now has nine wins in a row against Houston. Cal Raleigh had a big problem. He did not get a hit for 38 times. This was the worst streak in the league this year. Cal tried something strange. He took a shower in his clothes. His friend Logan Gilbert told him to do this for good luck. Then, Cal got two hits in the game.

Conclusion

Seattle is playing great. Cal Raleigh is starting to play well again.

Learning

πŸ•’ Then vs. Now

Look at how the story changes from the past to the present. This is the secret to moving from A1 to A2.

The Past (What happened)

  • Beat β†’ (The game is finished)
  • Played β†’ (The action is over)
  • Had β†’ (He possessed a problem before)
  • Did not get β†’ (The failure is in the past)

The Present (How it is now)

  • Has β†’ (Seattle owns the wins right now)
  • Is playing β†’ (They are doing it currently)
  • Is starting β†’ (The change is happening now)

Quick Guide: Past Action β†’\rightarrow Finished β†’\rightarrow Played Present Action β†’\rightarrow Still happening β†’\rightarrow Is playing

Vocabulary Learning

streak
a long series of the same event happening one after another
Example:He had a streak of five wins.
beat (v.)
to defeat or win against someone.
Example:The Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 10-2.
league
a group of teams or clubs that compete against each other
Example:They play in the national league.
hit (v.)
to strike or to achieve a goal in sports.
Example:Cal Raleigh hit the ball again.
shower
a place where you wash yourself with water
Example:I take a shower every morning.
ball (n.)
a round object used in many games.
Example:The ball was hit into the outfield.
clothes
items you wear on your body
Example:She packed her clothes for the trip.
played (v.)
to participate in a game or sport.
Example:Seattle played very well.
friend
a person you like and trust
Example:My friend helps me study.
well (adv.)
in a good or satisfactory way.
Example:Seattle played very well.
good luck
a wish for success or safety
Example:Good luck on your exam!
big (adj.)
large in size or amount.
Example:Dominic Canzone hit a big home run.
starting
beginning to do something
Example:She is starting a new job next week.
home (n.)
the place where one lives.
Example:After the game, the players went home.
great
very good or wonderful
Example:That was a great movie.
run (n.)
a continuous period of activity in sports.
Example:The team made a quick run to score.
problem
something that causes difficulty or confusion
Example:We need to solve this problem.
wins (n.)
victories or successful outcomes.
Example:Seattle now has nine wins in a row.
home run
a baseball hit that goes out of the field
Example:He hit a home run in the game.
league (n.)
a group of teams that compete against each other.
Example:This was the worst streak in the league.
problem (n.)
something that is difficult or causes trouble.
Example:Cal Raleigh had a big problem.
good (adj.)
of high quality or beneficial.
Example:Logan Gilbert told him to do this for good luck.
shower (n.)
a short bath of water taken on a shower.
Example:He took a shower in his clothes.
friend (n.)
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
Example:His friend Logan Gilbert told him to do this.
luck (n.)
chance or fortune that can be good or bad.
Example:He did it for good luck.
starting (v.)
beginning or initiating something.
Example:Cal Raleigh is starting to play well again.