World Series for Ohtani and the Dodgers: Part 2

Hello, everyone!  We hope your fall is going well.  The temperature keeps fluctuating, but the weather feels comfortable most of the time.  Therefore, please enjoy the outdoors before it gets too cold.  Also, October is the most exciting time for baseball!  We thought we could give an exciting update about Ohtani and the Dodgers today.  

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to the World Series, thanks to amazing pitching and one of the greatest performances ever by Shohei Ohtani. The Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS), winning all four games. Their pitchers were nearly perfect — Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tyler Glasnow all threw strong games to build a 3–0 lead. Even though the Dodgers’ hitters didn’t score many runs, players like Mookie Betts and Tommy Edman came through when it mattered.

In Game 4, Ohtani made baseball history. He hit three home runs and struck out ten batters in six scoreless innings, helping the Dodgers finish the series with a sweep. In the first inning alone, Ohtani struck out three of the Brewers’ best hitters with blazing 100-mph fastballs and a sharp breaking pitch called a “sweeper.” It was one of the best all-around games ever seen in any sport. Fans at Dodger Stadium cheered as Ohtani dominated both as a pitcher and a hitter — something no one else in baseball can do.

The Brewers struggled throughout the series, scoring only one run in each game and getting just ten hits total. Their manager, Pat Murphy, admitted the team needed more energy and better hitting. Meanwhile, Ohtani’s legendary Game 4 may help him win his fourth MVP award and could make the Dodgers the first team to win back-to-back championships since the New York Yankees over twenty years ago. Fans and reporters agree — we should never take Shohei Ohtani for granted, because what he’s doing may never be seen again.

Are you intested in baseball and the World Series?  Please talk about this with your teachers at BRIDGE the next time you come for a lesson.  Have a great weekend!

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Tea on the Moon!

Hello everybody!  We hope fall is going well for you so far.  Currently, I am enjoying the many seasonal items at supermarkets and convenience stores, and I'm looking forward to seeing the beautiful autumn leaves in the coming months.  Enjoy the comforatable weather while it lasts.  As for today's blog post, let's leave Earth and take a look at an exciting future possibility on the moon!  

Scientists in the UK have discovered that tea plants might be able to grow in soil like the kind found on the Moon. A team at the University of Kent tested special soil that is similar to lunar and Martian soil. They found that tea plants grew well in the lunar soil, though not in the Martian soil. The lead researcher, Professor Nigel Mason, said this is an early step in “space agriculture,” but it is encouraging for the future.

This research could be useful for astronauts who may one day live on the Moon. If they can grow their own food and drinks, such as tea, they won’t have to rely completely on supplies from Earth. The researchers explained that lunar greenhouses could give astronauts fresh food and more independence.

The study may also help farmers on Earth. Many farmers struggle to grow crops in poor soil, but if plants like tea can survive in difficult conditions, it could give people more food options worldwide. The team’s findings show that space farming might not only benefit future space travelers but also improve farming here on Earth.

What do you think about moon tea?  Would you like to try a cup? Let's talk more about this interesting topic when you come to BRIDGE again.  Have a great day!

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A Sunflower of Hope!

Hello all you wonderful English learners!  Today is officially the first day of fall, and finally, the weather is starting to cool down in Nagoya.  I can't wait to go outside and enjoy the outdoors for a few months before the cold weather comes.  What do you like to do in fall?  Please tell us next time you come to BRIDGE. 

For today's post, I decided to share a fun story from my home state in the US.  In the city of Fort Wayne in the great state of Indiana, a gardener named Alex Babich grew the world’s tallest sunflower. The flower, which he nicknamed Clover, reached almost 36 feet (11 meters) high, taller than a telephone pole. Guinness World Records confirmed it as the tallest sunflower ever. Many people, including gardening experts and even a sports team mascot, came to watch the official measurement.

For Babich, the flower means more than just a record. He was born in Ukraine and moved to the United States after the Chernobyl disaster. Sunflowers are Ukraine’s national flower and a symbol of peace. He started growing them to honor his homeland and to show support for Ukraine, especially since the war began in 2022. His 10-year-old son also helped by placing four-leaf clovers on the sunflower’s leaves, giving it the name Clover.

Babich says caring for the sunflower was like raising one of his kids. He hopes that the story of this giant flower will live on with his family and inspire others to think about peace and Ukraine. A film called Bloom will tell the story of the record-breaking sunflower. In the meantime, Babich is sharing sunflower seeds with children and planting more flowers around his community to spread hope and love.

With all of the chaos and tragedy in the world right now, it is wonderful to hear about people who are staying positive and keeping hope alive.  Even though situations are very difficult for many people these days, let's all remember to appreciate the beauty and wonder of this world and to never take our lives for granted. 

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