The Athletics' Move to Las Vegas and How the Environment Affects Game Results
運動者隊搬遷至拉斯維加斯及其環境對比賽結果的影響
Introduction
The Athletics have started playing a series of regular-season home games at the Las Vegas Ballpark as part of their planned move to Southern Nevada.
運動者隊已開始在拉斯維加斯球場進行一系列例行賽主場比賽，作為其計劃搬遷至南內華達州的一部分。
Main Body
The team is currently based in Sacramento because they want to keep earning about $80 million a year from local television revenue in the Bay Area. However, they plan to move permanently to a $2 billion domed stadium on the Las Vegas Strip by 2028. Management emphasized that this move will allow them to benefit from the city's many tourists and a better tax system, as Nevada has no state income tax compared to California's high rate of 13.3%.
球隊目前駐紮在薩克拉門多，因為他們希望繼續從灣區的本地電視收入中每年獲利約 8,000 萬美元。然而，他們計劃在 2028 年前永久遷至拉斯維加斯大道一座耗資 20 億美元的圓頂體育場。管理層強調，此次搬遷將使他們能從該市的大量遊客和更優越的稅制中獲益，因為內華達州沒有州所得稅，而加州的稅率則高達 13.3%。
On June 8, 2026, the Athletics played the Milwaukee Brewers in a game that showed how weather and geography affect performance. Because the Las Vegas Ballpark is over 3,000 feet above sea level, the air is thinner, which allows the ball to travel further. Consequently, the game had a very high score with 29 total runs and 11 home runs. For example, pitcher Kyle Harrison struggled significantly, and Jonah Heim hit a home run that data suggests would have been an out in any other Major League stadium.
2026 年 6 月 8 日，運動者隊與密爾沃基釀者隊進行的一場比賽顯示了天氣與地理如何影響表現。由於拉斯維加斯球場海拔超過 3,000 英尺，空氣較稀薄，使球飛行距離更遠。因此，該場比賽得分極高，總共產生 29 分及 11 支全壘打。例如，投手 Kyle Harrison 表現十分掙扎，而 Jonah Heim 擊出的一支全壘打，數據顯示若在任何其他大聯盟球場都將會是出局。
Local residents and business investors have reacted positively to the move. The Athletics have already sold almost all of their luxury suites, and there is a high demand for premium seat licenses. Furthermore, the team is running a public relations campaign to connect with the local community and build their brand in this new market.
當地居民與商業投資者對此次搬遷反應積極。運動者隊已售出幾乎所有的豪華包廂，且對高級座位許可證的需求很高。此外，球隊正開展公關活動，以與當地社區建立聯繫並在該新市場塑造品牌。
Conclusion
The Milwaukee Brewers won the game 15-14 in 12 innings, creating a high-scoring start to the Athletics' temporary stay in Las Vegas.
密爾沃基釀者隊以 15-14 在 12 局中獲勝，為運動者隊在拉斯維加斯的暫時停留創造了一個高分開局。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 From Simple to Sophisticated: The Logic of Connection
At an A2 level, you usually connect ideas with and, but, or because. To reach B2, you need Connectors of Result and Addition. These words act like bridges, making your speaking and writing sound professional rather than like a list of simple facts.
🧩 The "Result" Bridge
Look at this sentence from the text:
*"...the air is thinner, which allows the ball to travel further. Consequently, the game had a very high score..."
The B2 Upgrade: Instead of saying "So the game had a high score," the author uses Consequently.
- Usage: Use this when one event is the direct logical result of another.
- Pro Tip: It always sounds more academic and formal than "so."
➕ The "Extra Info" Bridge
Notice how the author adds new information about the team's success:
*"Furthermore, the team is running a public relations campaign..."
The B2 Upgrade: You probably use "Also" or "And" a lot. Furthermore is the B2 version. It signals to the listener: "I have already given you one point, and now I am adding a more important or additional one."
🛠️ Quick Application Guide
| A2 Word (Simple) | B2 Word (Sophisticated) | Context in Article |
|---|---|---|
| So | Consequently | Thinner air High score |
| Also / And | Furthermore | Luxury suites PR campaign |