Dodger Stadium

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dodger-stadium

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Elysian Park neighborhood, Los Angeles, California, USA
2. What is the year opened?1962
3. Why is Dodger Stadium called a "pitcher's ballpark"?Dodger Stadium is called a "pitcher's ballpark" because its size and the way the air moves make it easier for pitchers to throw good games. This has led to many low-scoring games and thirteen no-hitters, including two perfect games.
4. How many World Series games have been played at Dodger Stadium?The stadium has hosted the World Series twelve times, giving fans a chance to see some of baseball's biggest moments right there.

No-hitter: A baseball game in which a pitcher or pitchers complete a game without allowing any opposing batter to reach base via a hit.
Perfect Game: A specific type of no-hitter where no batter reaches base for any reason (hit, walk, hit by pitch, error, etc.).
World Baseball Classic: An international baseball tournament contested between national teams representing countries from around the world.
NHL Stadium Series: An annual series of outdoor ice hockey games played by National Hockey League (NHL) teams.