Chicago Cubs Win Game Against Chicago White Sox

May 16, 2026, 03:28
USSports

Introduction

The Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Friday. The White Sox won five games before this, but they lost this game.

Main Body

Many people went to the game. 38,723 fans were there. Both teams are very good this year. This is rare for these two teams. The Cubs played very well. They hit the ball 14 times. Carson Kelly helped the team a lot. He got four runs for the Cubs. The White Sox pitchers had problems. They gave the Cubs many points. Three White Sox players hit home runs, but it was not enough to win.

Conclusion

The Cubs are now the top team in their group. The White Sox still have two more games to play.

Learning

🕒 The 'Past' Secret

In this story, we see how to talk about things that already happened. Look at these changes:

  • Beat →\rightarrow (Stayed the same)
  • Win →\rightarrow Won
  • Lose →\rightarrow Lost
  • Go →\rightarrow Went
  • Are →\rightarrow Were

💡 Simple Rule: When we talk about Friday or a game that is finished, we change the action word.

Example from text: "Many people went to the game." (They are not going now; they went before).

đŸ”ĸ Counting things

Notice how the writer uses numbers to show a lot or a little:

  • 10-5 (The score)
  • 38,723 (A huge crowd)
  • Four runs (A big help)

If you want to reach A2, start using numbers to make your stories more real!

Vocabulary Learning

beat (v.)
to defeat someone in a competition
Example:The Cubs beat the White Sox 10-5.
team
A group of people working together
Example:The team worked hard to win the match.
win (v.)
to be victorious in a contest
Example:The White Sox win five games before this.
game
An activity for fun or competition
Example:We played a game of chess.
game (n.)
an event where people play a sport
Example:Many people went to the game.
win
To be successful in a competition
Example:They will win if they practice.
team (n.)
a group of players who play together
Example:The Cubs are now the top team in their group.
lose
To fail to win a competition
Example:She will lose if she doesn't study.
fans (n.)
people who support a sports team
Example:38,723 fans were there.
people
Human beings
Example:Many people came to the event.
good (adj.)
having a positive quality
Example:Both teams are very good this year.
good
Of high quality or a positive state
Example:She did a good job.
rare (adj.)
not common or usual
Example:This is rare for these two teams.
help
To give assistance
Example:I can help you with your homework.
play (v.)
to participate in a sport or game
Example:The Cubs played very well.
ball
A round object used in sports
Example:He kicked the ball into the goal.
hit (v.)
to strike something with a bat
Example:The White Sox players hit home runs.
run
The action of moving quickly on foot
Example:He went for a run in the park.
ball (n.)
the object used in many sports
Example:They hit the ball 14 times.
home
The place where one lives
Example:She returned to her home after school.
runs (n.)
the number of times a player scores
Example:He got four runs for the Cubs.
group
A set of people or things
Example:The group studied together.
players (n.)
people who take part in a game
Example:Three White Sox players hit home runs.
rare
Not common or seldom seen
Example:It was a rare sight to see.
home (adj.)
the place where a team plays
Example:Three White Sox players hit home runs.
many
A large number
Example:Many books are on the shelf.
top (adj.)
the highest or best
Example:The Cubs are now the top team.
fans
People who support a team
Example:The fans cheered loudly.
group (n.)
a set of people with a common interest
Example:The Cubs are now the top team in their group.
points
Marks scored in a game
Example:They earned ten points.
still (adv.)
continuing to happen or exist
Example:The White Sox still have two more games to play.
games (n.)
events where people play sports
Example:The White Sox still have two more games to play.
pitchers (n.)
players who throw the ball to batters
Example:The White Sox pitchers had problems.