Softball League Changes to City Teams
壘球聯賽改制為城市球隊
Introduction
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) starts its 2026 season. Now, teams stay in one city.
Athletes Unlimited 壘球聯賽 (AUSL) 即將展開 2026 年賽季。現在各球隊將固定在單一城市。
Main Body
The league has six teams now. They are in Chicago, Texas, Carolina, Utah, Oklahoma City, and Portland. Each team has its own home stadium.
該聯賽目前有六支球隊。分別位於芝加哥、德州、卡羅來納、猶他、奧克拉荷馬市和波特蘭。每支球隊都有自己的主場場館。
Many people can watch the games on TV. ESPN and ABC show the games. Major League Baseball and the Milwaukee Brewers give the league money.
許多觀眾可以透過電視觀看比賽。ESPN 和 ABC 將負責轉播。美國職棒大聯盟 (MLB) 與密爾瓦基釀者隊為該聯賽提供資金支持。
New players from colleges join the teams. Karlyn Pickens and Megan Grant are new stars. Each team plays 25 games. The best three teams play for the trophy in Texas.
許多來自大學的新進球員加入了球隊。Karlyn Pickens 和 Megan Grant 是新星。每支球隊將進行 25 場比賽。前三名球隊將在德州爭奪冠軍獎盃。
Conclusion
The league has city teams and more money. This helps women's sports grow.
該聯賽擁有城市球隊且資金更加充足，有助於女性體育的成長。
Vocabulary Learning
📍 Talking about Places
In the text, we see a pattern for saying where things are located:
- Teams are in Chicago.
- They are in Texas.
The Rule: Use [Subject] + [be verb] + in + [City/State].
Easy Examples:
- I am in New York. (Now)
- She is in London. (Now)
- We are in Portland. (Now)
💰 The 'Give' Connection
Look at this sentence: "Major League Baseball... give the league money."
When you want to say who receives something, follow this path: [Giver] [Receiver] [Object]
- The Brewers (Giver) the league (Receiver) money (Object).
- I my friend a gift.
- The teacher the student homework.