New Rules for the 2026 Home Run Derby
2026年全壘打大賽新規則
Introduction
Major League Baseball has new rules for the 2026 Home Run Derby. The game will change how players hit and who shows the game on TV.
美國職棒大聯盟為2026年全壘打大賽制定了新規則。比賽將改變球員擊球的方式以及電視轉播平台。
Main Body
The game is on July 13 in Philadelphia. Players do not use a clock now. Instead, they have a set number of hits. This helps players save their energy.
比賽將於7月13日在費城舉行。球員現在不再使用計時制，而是有固定的擊球次數。這有助於球員保存體力。
Eight players start the game. Each player gets 20 hits. The four best players go to the next round. If two players have the same score, the longest hit wins.
八名球員開始比賽。每位球員有20次擊球機會。表現最好的四名球員將晉級下一輪。如果兩名球員得分相同，則由擊球最遠者獲勝。
In the next rounds, players get 15 hits. If there is a tie, they hit three more times. There are no bonus rounds in this game.
在接下來的輪次中，球員有15次擊球機會。如果出現平手，則需再擊球三次。本場比賽沒有加賽環節。
Netflix will show the game. Before this, ESPN showed the game for a long time.
Netflix 將轉播這場比賽。在此之前，ESPN 已長期轉播該賽事。
Conclusion
The game uses hit limits and Netflix will show it.
比賽將採用擊球次數限制，並由 Netflix 轉播。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Change' Logic
In this text, we see how to talk about something old versus something new. This is key for A2 learners when describing changes.
The Shift:
- Old way ESPN showed the game.
- New way Netflix will show the game.
Pattern: Now vs. Before When you want to explain a change, use these simple markers:
- Now (Present state): "Players do not use a clock now."
- Before (Past state): "Before this, ESPN showed the game."
💡 Quick Vocabulary Tip
- A set number: This means a fixed amount. It does not change. (Example: 20 hits).
- A tie: When two people have the same score. If there is a tie...