Los Angeles Dodgers Adjust Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Schedule
洛杉磯道奇調整大谷翔平的投球時程
Introduction
The Los Angeles Dodgers have changed the date of Shohei Ohtani's next pitching appearance, moving his start from Wednesday against the Athletics to Friday against the San Diego Padres.
洛杉磯道奇更改了大谷翔平下次投球的日期，將原定週三對陣運動家隊的先發，移至週五對陣聖地牙哥教士隊。
Main Body
The decision to delay Ohtani's start was caused by the need to manage his workload carefully. This follows thirteen straight games without a rest day and reports of inflammation in Ohtani's left knee. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized that while Ohtani is still hitting well, his knee has not fully recovered. Consequently, the team is prioritizing his health for the postseason rather than using him in every regular-season game. By giving him Thursday off, the team hopes he can recover and perhaps throw more pitches in the next game.
決定延後大谷先發是由於需要小心管理他的工作量。這是發生在連續十三場比賽沒有休息日，以及有報導指出大谷左膝發炎之後。總教練戴夫·羅伯特強調，雖然大谷目前的打擊表現依然良好，但他的膝蓋尚未完全康復。因此，球隊優先考慮他在季後賽的健康狀況，而非在每一場例行賽中都使用他。透過給予他在週四休息，球隊希望他能康復，並可能在下一場比賽中投更多球。
At the same time, the team is focusing on the tactical relationship between Ohtani and catcher Dalton Rushing. After a previous game where the two lacked coordination, the team is questioning if they should continue to play together. Although Rushing has admitted that he needs to follow Ohtani's expert guidance, the team has not yet confirmed who will catch for Friday's game.
同時，球隊正專注於大谷與捕手道頓·魯辛之間的戰術關係。在先前一場比賽兩者缺乏協調後，球隊正在質疑他們是否應繼續搭檔。雖然魯辛承認自己需要遵循大谷的專業指導，但球隊尚未確認週五的比賽將由誰擔任捕手。
Despite these changes, the Dodgers remain in a strong position after their 55th win of the season, a 9-4 victory over the Athletics. The team is also benefiting from Justin Wrobleski, who has a strong 2.28 ERA in June. Meanwhile, Ohtani's own stats—an 8-2 record with a 1.58 ERA—show how important he is to the team as he continues to recover from elbow surgery.
儘管有這些變動，道奇隊在對運動家隊以 9-4 獲勝並取得賽季第 55 勝後，依然處於強勢地位。球隊也受益於賈斯汀·羅布列斯基，他在六月的自覺防禦率（ERA）表現強勁，為 2.28。與此同時，大谷本人 8 勝 2 敗、ERA 1.58 的數據，顯示出他在持續從手肘手術康復之際，對球隊有多麼重要。
Conclusion
The Dodgers have moved Ohtani's pitching duties to Friday to focus on his health and ensure he is ready for the postseason.
道奇隊將大谷的投球任務移至週五，旨在專注於他的健康，確保他為季後賽做好準備。
Vocabulary Learning
🧩 The 'Logic Link' Shift
At the A2 level, you probably use and, but, and because for everything. To reach B2, you need to stop just 'listing' facts and start 'connecting' ideas using Logical Transitions.
Look at how the article moves from a problem to a result. Instead of saying "His knee is hurt, so they changed the date," the text uses a high-level bridge:
*"...his knee has not fully recovered. Consequently, the team is prioritizing his health..."
The B2 Upgrade:
Consequently is a power-word. It tells the reader: "Because of the thing I just mentioned, this specific result happened."
🛠️ Transition Toolset
To move away from "A2 English," swap your basic words for these academic alternatives found in the text:
| Basic (A2) | Professional (B2) | Example from Text |
|---|---|---|
| But | Despite | "Despite these changes, the Dodgers remain in a strong position." |
| Also | Meanwhile | "Meanwhile, Ohtani's own stats... show how important he is." |
| Even though | Although | "Although Rushing has admitted that he needs to follow..." |
💡 Pro Tip: The "Contrast" Flip
Notice the phrase "Despite these changes."
In A2 English, we usually put the contrast at the end: "The team changed the schedule, but they are still winning."
At B2, we lead with the contrast to create a more sophisticated rhythm: Despite [Noun Phrase], [Main Clause].
- A2: It was raining, but we went to the park.
- B2: Despite the rain, we went to the park.