Atlanta Braves Make Roster Changes Before All-Star Break
亞特蘭大勇士隊在全明星賽休賽期前調整陣容
Introduction
The Atlanta Braves are preparing for the final game of their series against the St. Louis Cardinals before the mid-season break.
亞特蘭大勇士隊正準備在季中休賽期前，與聖路易紅雀隊進行該系列賽的最後一場比賽。
Main Body
The Braves are currently struggling in this series after losing 4-1 on Saturday in Missouri. Consequently, the team is fighting to avoid a series sweep, while the St. Louis Cardinals are trying to achieve their first sweep since early June.
勇士隊在週六於密蘇里州以 1-4 落敗後，目前在該系列賽中表現掙扎。因此，球隊正努力避免被橫掃，而聖路易紅雀隊則試圖達成六月初以來首次橫掃紀錄。
There have been important changes to the pitching rotation. Danny Young, who has a 2.70 ERA, has replaced JR Ritchie. Because of this late change, the final result of the game is now difficult to predict. Furthermore, the batting order has been reorganized. Drake Baldwin will lead the lineup, while Michael Harris II moves to fourth. Jim Jarvis returns to shortstop, and Dominic Smith will bat sixth.
投手輪值有重要變動。擁有 2.70 ERA 的 Danny Young 取代了 JR Ritchie。由於這次變動較晚，比賽的最終結果目前難以預測。此外，打擊順序也經過了重新調整。Drake Baldwin 將領軍出擊，而 Michael Harris II 移至第四棒。Jim Jarvis 回到游擊手位置，Dominic Smith 則排在第六棒。
Statistically, the Braves may have an advantage against the opposing pitcher, Dustin May. Jarvis, Austin Riley, and Smith all have batting averages over .500 against him. Since May has struggled with accuracy in the early innings, the Braves' success depends on how well their hitters perform. Additionally, the team has strengthened its future by selecting Carter Beck in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
從數據來看，勇士隊對陣對手投手 Dustin May 可能佔有優勢。Jarvis、Austin Riley 與 Smith 對陣他的打擊率均超過 .500。由於 May 在局初的精準度表現不佳，勇士隊的成功將取決於打擊者的表現。此外，球隊在 2026 年 MLB 選秀第一輪選中 Carter Beck，強化了未來的陣容。
Conclusion
The game is scheduled to start at 2:15 p.m. EDT at Busch Stadium.
比賽預定於東部時間下午 2:15 在 Busch 體育場開始。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Logic Link' Upgrade
An A2 student usually connects ideas with and, but, or because. To reach B2, you must use Connectors of Result and Addition. These words act like bridges, making your speech sound professional and fluid rather than like a list of simple facts.
🛠️ From Basic to B2
Look at how the article transforms simple ideas into complex logical flows:
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The 'Therefore' Family (Cause Effect)
- A2 style: The Braves lost. So they are fighting to avoid a sweep.
- B2 style: "The Braves are currently struggling... Consequently, the team is fighting to avoid a series sweep."
- Coach's Tip: Use Consequently or Therefore when the second sentence is a direct result of the first.
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The 'Moreover' Family (Adding Weight)
- A2 style: The pitcher changed. And the batting order changed.
- B2 style: "...the final result of the game is now difficult to predict. Furthermore, the batting order has been reorganized."
- Coach's Tip: Furthermore and Additionally are used when you aren't just adding a fact, but adding a new point to support your argument.
🔍 Quick Reference Table
| If you want to say... | Use this A2 word | Upgrade to this B2 word |
|---|---|---|
| "So" | So | Consequently |
| "Also" | And / Also | Furthermore |
| "Plus" | And | Additionally |
Challenge: Notice how the author uses Since at the start of a sentence ("Since May has struggled..."). In B2 English, Since doesn't just mean 'time' (since 1990), it means 'Because'. Try swapping Because for Since in your next conversation to sound more natural!