Houston Astros sign stealing scandal

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/houston-astros-sign-stealing-scandal

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 was the Houston Astros sign‑stealing scandal about?The Astros used a camera and a system of bangs on a trash can to learn the opposing team’s pitch signals before the ball was thrown.
2. How did the Astros get the information about the pitches?A high‑definition camera in center field recorded the catcher’s hand signals, sent the video to a monitor behind the dugout, and the signals were turned into audible bangs for the batter.

Sign Stealing: The illegal practice of deciphering an opponent's strategic signals, such as pitch selection, to gain a competitive advantage.
Major League Baseball (MLB): The premier professional baseball league in North America, comprising the American League and the National League.
World Series: The annual championship series of Major League Baseball, contested between the champions of the American League and the National League.
Immunity: A legal protection granted by an authority, ensuring an individual will not face prosecution for certain offenses in exchange for cooperation.