Dodgers Win and Take First Place
Introduction
The Los Angeles Dodgers won 5-2 against the San Francisco Giants. Now they are in first place.
Main Body
The Dodgers played a game on May 14, 2026. Will Smith hit a home run. Alex Call and Miguel Rojas also helped the team score. Emmet Sheehan was the pitcher and he played very well. Mookie Betts is back and he can play now. But Tyler Glasnow is still hurt and cannot play. The team is happy because they are winning. Next, the Dodgers play the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels are not winning many games this year. But in the past, the Angels won many games against the Dodgers.
Conclusion
The Dodgers are the best team in their group. They play the Angels on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Learning
π’ The Power of 'CAN' and 'CANNOT'
In this story, we see how to talk about what people are able to do. This is a key part of A2 English.
The Rule: Use can for 'yes' (ability) and cannot for 'no' (no ability).
From the text:
- Mookie Betts can play now. β (He is healthy/ready).
- Tyler Glasnow cannot play. β (He is hurt/not ready).
Simple Patterns to Copy:
- I can speak English. I have the ability.
- I cannot speak French. I do not have the ability.
π Past vs. Present
Look at how the words change when we talk about before and now:
| Past (Then) | Present (Now) | Example from Story |
|---|---|---|
| Won | Win | Dodgers won (May 14) They win (usually) |
| Played | Play | They played (game) They play (Friday) |