Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits Fewer Home Runs

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 擊出的全壘打數量減少


Introduction

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. He is not hitting the ball well in 2026.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 效力於多倫多藍鳥隊。他在 2026 年的擊球表現不佳。

Main Body

Guerrero played very well in 2025. Now, he is not as good. He hit only three home runs in 68 games. This is a low number for him.

Guerrero 在 2025 年表現非常好。現在他沒有那麼出色。他在 68 場比賽中僅擊出三個全壘打。對他來說,這是一個很低的數字。

New data shows he hits the ball too low. He hits many balls into the ground. He does not hit many high balls now.

新數據顯示他的擊球角度太低。他擊出了許多滾地球。他現在不再擊出許多高飛球。

Josh Donaldson is a famous player. He says Guerrero must change how he thinks. He tells Guerrero to hit the ball higher into the stadium.

Josh Donaldson 是一位著名的球員。他表示 Guerrero 必須改變思考方式。他告訴 Guerrero 要將球擊得更高,飛向球場深處。

Conclusion

Guerrero has less power now than in the past.

Guerrero 現在的力量不如以往。

Vocabulary Learning

Comparing Now and Then

In this story, we see how to describe a change in a person's skill. To move to A2, you need to show the difference between the past and the present.

1. The Time Shift

  • Past: Guerrero played well in 2025.
  • Present: He is not hitting the ball well in 2026.

2. Using "Less" for Power When something decreases, use less. It describes a smaller amount of a quality.

  • Example: Guerrero has less power now → (He had more power before).

3. Directional Words To describe where a ball goes, use simple opposites:

  • Low \rightarrow High
  • Ground \rightarrow Stadium/Air

Key Phrase to remember: "He is not as good [as before]." Use this when someone's performance drops.

Vocabulary Learning

data (n.)
Information or facts collected together
Example:The data shows that the weather is getting warmer.
famous (adj.)
Known by many people
Example:The actor is very famous all over the world.
change (v.)
To make something different
Example:I want to change my clothes before the party.
power (n.)
Strong force or energy
Example:The big engine has a lot of power.
Practice A2 words in a crossword