2018年4月6日金曜日 - 
Sarah: Baseball
I always look forward to
spring and summer. I love the warm weather, but most of all, I enjoy these
seasons because of baseball. Ever since I
was a child, I've enjoyed watching baseball with my father. We often watch
games together on the TV, but I particularly enjoy going to the stadium to
watch the games live. My hometown is Baltimore, so I'm a big fan of the
Baltimore Orioles. They don’t always play well, but I always enjoy going to the
games.
Now that I'm living in
Osaka, I've become a fan of the Hanshin Tigers. Although I'm still a new fan,
it's very interesting to see the differences between American baseball and
Japanese baseball. I've noticed many small differences, but here are just a
few. For starters, the ball is different.
I've learned that the size of the ball in Japan is smaller than in America!
Also, in Japanese baseball, ties are
possible since only twelve innings are allowed. In America, the number of
innings is not limited. Lastly, I think it's interesting that if a pitcher hits a batter in Japan, they tip their hat to show that the hit was not intentional. This show of respect is not often
seen in America.
I really enjoy both Japanese and American baseball. They each have
their own differences, but are equally as enjoyable. I look forward to going to
many baseball games at Koshien stadium this year!
look forward to：楽しみにしている
Ever since：～以来ずっと
Now that：今や～なので
For starters：手始めに
Ties：引き分け
a pitcher hits a batter：デッドボールを投げる
tip：挨拶のために帽子を触る
intentional：わざと