Take me out to the ball game!

Finally! It is that time of year! Major League Baseball (MLB) is finally back and I can't help but love the New York Yankees! I have been an intense Yankee fan since I was a kid; I was introduced to them by my dad. One of my favorite memories as a kid, that I still love to do today, is to go to the games and root for my team. There are obviously better games to go to, such as when they play the Rays, the Mets, and especially the Red Sox of Boston. Team rivalries are awesome especially when the Yankees are playing on their home field. 

One of my favorite players on the Yankees is Derek Jeter. I know that sounds very cliche and that is everyone answer but he is a great player, and he loves his team. He does what is best for his team and you can tell that in every game he gives his all. He is an all around great team player. I cannot wait for the season to really get going and see how each team looks and eventually get to the playoffs. 

Vocabulary

Major League Baseball- the league that professional baseball players play in.

Intense- great, strong, or extreme in a way that can be felt.

Rivalries- when two things are competing with each other. 

Home Field- the field that the team practices on. 

Cliche- phrase or idea that is NOT original

Playoffs- additional games or round that decides the winners of the league. 

Vocabulary Exercise 

Matching. Match the vocabulary words on the left with the antonyms on the right. 

INTENSE                                                                                  AWAY FIELD

HOME FIELD                                                                          TEAMMATES

PLAYOFFS                                                                               N.H.L

RIVALRIES                                                                              MODERATE

M.L.B.                                                                                         ORIGINAL

CLICHE                                                                                     REGULAR SCHEDULE

Grammar Point:

The paragraph above is in present tense. Change the paragraph into past tense.

Writing Exercise:

Is there any sports team that you love to watch? Write a paragraph on why you love this team?