*Lesson 12: Casey at the Bat COMPREHENSION ONLY*

Front

What was the crowd's reaction when Cooney and Barrows were out?

Back

They fell silent.

Front

What was the final outcome of Casey's at-bat?

Back

He struck out.

Front

What did Flynn do before Casey batted?

Back

He hit a single.

Front

What was the crowd's reaction when Casey ignored the first pitch?

Back

They shouted angrily.

Front

What did Casey do just before he struck out?

Back

He pounded his bat on the plate.

Front

What does it mean to strike out in baseball?

Back

To fail to hit the ball after three pitches, resulting in an out.

Front

What is a single in baseball?

Back

A hit that allows the batter to reach first base.

Front

What does it mean when a crowd falls silent?

Back

The crowd stops making noise, often due to disappointment.

Front

What is the significance of a player's at-bat?

Back

It is the opportunity for a player to hit the ball and contribute to the team's score.

Front

What does it mean to pound a bat on the plate?

Back

It is a gesture of determination or frustration by the batter.