MLB英単語をストーリーで攻略！2025年ドジャース連覇物語で学ぶ最強の語彙定着法

【読むだけで話せる】ストーリーで脳に刻む！2025年ドジャース連覇の物語

「YouTube動画でリスニング練習をし、重要表現リストにも目を通した。でも、いざとなると口から出てこない…」

日本人学習者の多くが直面するこの壁の正体は、「その単語に、リアルな状況で出会った回数の不足」にあります。

単語の暗記と英会話は、決して別物ではありません。良質な英文を読み、文脈の中で感情と一緒にその表現を味わうことで、初めて語彙は「知識」から「使える道具」へと変わります。

本記事は、大好評の[YouTubeトレーニング]および[MLB英会話表現100選]と完全連動したリーディング教材です。2025年、ドジャースがワールドシリーズ連覇を果たした試合を基にした架空のドラマを通して、これまでに学んだ100以上の表現を「再体験」していきます。

さあ、スタジアムの興奮を英語で感じながら、あなたのスピーキング力の土台となる「厚みのある語彙力」を完成させましょう！

注意：あくまでも学習用のコンテンツのため、野球に関する内容は必ずしも実際の出来事を反映している訳ではありません。

Part 1: The Repeat Dream – 連覇への夢

第1章：チャンピオンの新シーズン

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in 2024. Now, in 2025, they wanted to do it again. Only one team had won the championship two years in a row in the last 25 years: the 2000 New York Yankees.

“We can do this,” said the manager Dave Roberts. “We need to oversee team strategy and bring everyone back to win again.”

The team looked the same. Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts—all the stars were there. But something was different. The pressure was bigger. The expectations were higher.

The regular season started in March. The Dodgers started very strong—8 wins and 0 losses at the beginning. Everyone said, “This is going to be our year!”

第2章：The Journey to October – 10月への旅

The regular season was long and hard. The Dodgers played 162 games. Freddie Freeman hit singles and doubles game after game. He is a contact hitter with good plate discipline—he doesn’t take big swings at bad pitches.

Shohei Ohtani hit home runs and was also a starting pitcher when the team needed him. He delivered the ball with power and maintained composure in important games.

The starting pitcher Jack Flaherty took the hill many times. The catcher called the game perfectly, asking for fastballs and curveballs at the right moments.

When the starting pitcher got tired, the manager made pitching changes. The relief pitcher came from the bullpen. In the ninth inning, the closer took the hill to finish the game.

By October, the Dodgers had won 98 games. They were ready for the postseason.

Part 2: The Postseason Begins – ポストシーズンの始まり

第3章：Wild Card and NLDS – ワイルドカードとナショナルリーグ地区シリーズ

The postseason is different from regular season. Every game is very important. If you lose, you might go home.

The Dodgers played the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card series. The Reds tried hard, but the Dodgers were too strong. Freeman hit a double in Game 1. Ohtani hit a home run in Game 2. The Dodgers won the series 3-1.

Next, they played the Philadelphia Phillies in the Division Series. The Phillies had good hitters and good pitchers. But the Dodgers’ manager managed in-game substitutions carefully. He made pitching changes at the right time.

Mookie Betts hit a home run in Game 1. Freeman ran aggressively on the bases in Game 3. In Game 4, the cleanup hitter Ohtani took a big swing and hit a home run. The Dodgers won 3-1.

Now they were going to the National League Championship Series—the NLCS!

第4章：NLCS – リーグ チャンピオンシップシリーズ

The Milwaukee Brewers had the best record in baseball in 2025. They had the starting pitcher Corbin Burnes, who was very good.

But the Dodgers were better. Freeman hit a single in Game 1. In Game 2, Freeman hit a home run. In Game 3, Freeman hit another home run. Freeman was amazing! He was being a true cleanup hitter.

Ohtani delivered the ball perfectly as a pitcher in Game 2. The catcher worked with the pitcher to create a great strategy. The Dodgers won the series 4-1.

Now, the Dodgers were going to the World Series! They would try to defend their championship against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Part 3: The World Series – The Greatest Challenge ワールドシリーズ

第5章：Game 1 – The Blue Jays Strike First

October 25. The Dodgers vs. the Blue Jays. The World Series had begun!

But something was wrong. The Dodgers’ starting pitcher Blake Snell took the hill and tried to deliver the ball. But the Blue Jays hit very well. They scored one run… two runs… three runs… and more!

The catcher called for a curveball, then signaled for a fastball. Nothing worked. The Blue Jays ran aggressively and scored 11 runs!

The Dodgers’ offense couldn’t do anything. They only scored 4 runs. The Blue Jays won Game 1, 11-4.

The Dodgers were shocked. “What happened?” Freeman asked sadly. “We are the champions!”

But Ohtani said, “Don’t worry. We have six more games. We will win this.”

第6章：Game 2 – Dodgers Fight Back

The next day, the Dodgers’ manager made lineup decisions for Game 2. He wanted his team to run aggressively and score early.

Freeman stepped up to the plate in the second inning. He took a big swing and hit a home run! The Dodgers were ahead 1-0.

In the third inning, Ohtani hit a double. Mookie Betts hit a single. The Dodgers scored more runs.

The starting pitcher Japanese player Yoshinobu Yamamoto took the hill. He maintained composure and pitched perfectly. The catcher called the game with great skill. Yamamoto threw fastballs and curveballs beautifully.

The Dodgers won Game 2, 5-1. Now the series was tied 1-1!

第7章：Game 3 – The Incredible 18-Inning Battle

October 27. Game 3 was special. It became the longest game in World Series history!

The score was 3-3 after nine innings. Then it was 4-4. Then 5-5. The game continued and continued.

In the 10th inning, the Blue Jays almost won. They loaded the bases (three runners on base). The cleanup hitter and starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani was now pitching relief! He delivered the ball with a 99 mph fastball and struck out the Blue Jays hitter. Incredible!

The game continued. 11th inning. 12th inning. 13th inning. 14th inning. 15th inning. 16th inning. 17th inning.

Finally, in the 18th inning, Freeman stepped up to the plate. The crowd was going crazy. Freeman took a big swing and hit a home run!

GAME OVER! The Dodgers won 6-5 in the most dramatic moment of the World Series!

Freeman ran around the bases. The fans went crazy. Ohtani—who had pitched in relief after hitting in the game—fell to his knees in emotion.

The Dodgers were now ahead 2-1 in the series!

第8章：Game 4 – The Blue Jays’ Answer

But the Toronto Blue Jays didn’t give up. Their manager John Schneider said, “We need four more wins. Four games. We can do this!”

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was the heart of the Blue Jays team. He was a power hitter who could take a big swing and hit a home run anytime. He told his team, “We are not finished. We will win this!”

In Game 4, rookie Trey Yesavage was the starting pitcher for the Blue Jays. He was young and nervous, but he was great! He delivered the ball with confidence.

The Blue Jays scored early. Guerrero Jr. hit a home run. The Blue Jays won Game 4, 6-2.

Now the series was 2-2! The pressure was on both teams.

第9章：Game 5 – Another Dramatic Moment

October 29. Game 5 was in Toronto. The Blue Jays fans were very loud and excited.

In the fourth inning, Guerrero Jr. hit a home run again. The Blue Jays were leading. But the Dodgers fought back. In the sixth inning, Freeman laid down a sacrifice bunt to move the runner. It was a team effort!

Wait… the Dodgers’ young pitcher Ohtani had worked with the pitcher (actually, he was the pitcher now in relief!) for hours. He was tired from Game 3. But he had to pitch again in Game 4 and now Game 5!

In the fifth inning of Game 5, Ohtani had reached base nine times and smashed four extra-base hits. Now he was pitching. He was so tired.

The Blue Jays won Game 5, 6-1. The series was 3-2 for the Blue Jays! The Dodgers were one loss away from being eliminated!

第10章：Game 6 – The Dodgers’ Last Chance

October 31. Back at Dodgers Stadium. This was the Dodgers’ last chance. If they lost, the Blue Jays would be champions!

The manager Dave Roberts knew this. He made a pitching change early to bring in his best pitchers. The closer was ready for a long night.

In the third inning, Freeman hit a double. Max Muncy hit a home run. The Dodgers were ahead 2-0.

The Blue Jays tried to score. Their hitters were very good. But the Dodgers’ relief pitcher was great! He blocked the plate when runners tried to score. He worked with the catcher perfectly.

Wait—Max Muncy hit another home run in the eighth inning! It was a one-run game, but the Dodgers were still ahead.

The Dodgers won Game 6, 3-1!

Now the series was 3-3! Game 7 would decide the championship!

第11章：Game 7 – The Greatest Game Ever

November 1. The final game. The championship game. The most important game of the year!

The starting pitcher for the Blue Jays was the great Max Scherzer, 41 years old! He took the hill and delivered the ballwith all his experience.

The starting pitcher for the Dodgers was Yoshinobu Yamamoto again. He maintained composure and pitched very well.

It was 0-0 after six innings. Then 1-0 Dodgers after seven innings. Then 2-1 Dodgers after eight innings.

In the ninth inning, the Blue Jays’ closer Jeff Hoffman was pitching. Two outs. One runner on base. This was it. The Blue Jays were two outs away from being champions!

But then… Miguel Rojas stepped up to the plate. Rojas was not the biggest star. He was not Freeman or Ohtani. But he was a good contact hitter who could hit in important moments.

Rojas took a big swing. CRACK! A home run! The score was tied 2-2!

The game went to 10 innings. Then 11 innings.

In the 11th inning, Will Smith was the cleanup hitter. He stepped up to the plate with two outs. He looked at the pitch. Then he took a big swing.

CRACK! Another home run for the Dodgers! Will Smith had just hit the game-winning home run!

The Dodgers won 5-4 in 11 innings!

THE DODGERS ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS AGAIN!

The team ran to the field. Freeman jumped. Ohtani smiled. Yamamoto fell to his knees in emotion.

The Dodgers had done it! They were the first team to win back-to-back championships in 25 years! They were the first team since the 2000 New York Yankees!

Part 4: The Heroes of 2025 – 2025年の英雄たち

第12章：Freddie Freeman – The Consistent Star

Freddie Freeman was the heart of the Dodgers in 2025. He was a contact hitter with excellent plate discipline. He didn’t take big swings at bad pitches.

Freeman hit singles, hit doubles, and even hit home runs when the team needed them. He ran aggressively on the bases. He was a true cleanup hitter.

In the World Series, Freeman was excellent again. He hit a home run in Game 2. He hit the famous home run in Game 3 in the 18th inning. He laid down a bunt in Game 5.

Freeman showed that baseball is not just about hitting home runs. It’s about being smart, being consistent, and working with your teammates.

第13章：Shohei Ohtani – The Two-Way Star

Shohei Ohtani is special. He can deliver the ball as a starting pitcher and also hit a home run as a power hitter. Only a few players in baseball history have done both at such a high level.

In 2025, Ohtani was even more amazing. He hit home runs in the regular season. He hit a double in the World Series Game 2. He hit home runs in other games.

But he also took the hill as a pitcher! In the Wild Card series, in the NLCS, in the World Series—Ohtani pitched in important games.

In Game 3 of the World Series, Ohtani was in the game as a contact hitter. He ran aggressively on the bases. Then, in the 10th inning, he was pitching relief! He delivered the ball with a 99 mph fastball and struck out an important hitter.

After the game, Ohtani fell to his knees in emotion. He had just maintained composure and helped his team win the most important game.

Ohtani showed the world what a true baseball player can do.

第14章：Miguel Rojas – The Unexpected Hero

Miguel Rojas was not always a cleanup hitter. He was not always the main star. But in Game 7, when the team needed a hero, Rojas was there.

With two outs in the ninth inning, with the Dodgers losing the game, Rojas stepped up to the plate. He was a contact hitter, a player who believed in hitting the right pitch at the right moment.

Rojas took a big swing. He hit a home run to tie the game!

After the game, baseball experts said, “This is one of the most important home runs in World Series history!”

Rojas showed that in baseball, everyone can be a hero. Everyone can have their moment.

第15章：Will Smith – The Championship Winner

Will Smith was the cleanup hitter in the 11th inning of Game 7. He was a great catcher, but in this moment, he was also a great power hitter.

The count was 2-2. The Blue Jays pitcher threw a fastball. Smith took a big swing and hit a home run to left field!

The ball went into the stands. The Dodgers won the World Series!

Will Smith had just hit one of the greatest home runs in World Series history. He will be remembered forever.

第16章：Yoshinobu Yamamoto – The Japanese Connection

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is from Japan. In 2024, he came to America to pitch for the Dodgers. In 2025, he became a true champion!

Yamamoto took the hill many times in 2025. He maintained composure in important games. He delivered the ball with control and accuracy.

In Game 2 of the World Series, Yamamoto delivered the ball perfectly, and the Dodgers won.

In Game 7, Yamamoto was pitching when the Dodgers won the championship! He threw 130 pitches in two days. In the last moment, he delivered the ball and got the final batter out with a double play.

Yamamoto will go down in Dodgers history with the great pitchers like Koufax and Hershiser!

Part 5: Reading Comprehension & Practice

Part 6: Key Expressions Summary

ピッチャーに関する表現

表現	意味	例文
take the hill	マウンドに立つ	Yamamoto takes the hill in Game 7.
deliver the ball	ボールを投げる	He delivers the ball with power.
starting pitcher	先発投手	The starting pitcher pitched 6 innings.
relief pitcher	救援投手	The relief pitcher came from the bullpen.
closer	抑え投手	The closer finished the game.
maintain composure	冷静さを保つ	Ohtani maintained composure in Game 3.
called for a curveball	カーブを指示した	The catcher called for a curveball.
signal for a fastball	ファストボールを指示した	He signaled for a fastball.

バッターに関する表現

表現	意味	例文
cleanup hitter	4番打者	Freeman is the cleanup hitter.
power hitter	長打を重視する打者	Ohtani is a power hitter.
contact hitter	安打を重視する打者	Rojas is a contact hitter.
take a big swing	大振りする	Smith took a big swing.
hit a home run	ホームランを打つ	Freeman hit a home run!
hit a double	ダブルを打つ	He hit a double.
hit a single	シングルを打つ	She hit a single.
good plate discipline	選球眼が良い	Freeman has good plate discipline.
laid down a bunt	バントを打った	Freeman laid down a bunt.
sacrifice bunt	犠牲バント	He laid down a sacrifice bunt.
stepped up to the plate	バッターボックスに入った	Freeman stepped up to the plate.
ran aggressively	積極的に走塁した	He ran aggressively.

キャッチャーと監督に関する表現

表現	意味	例文
called the game	投球を指示した	The catcher called the game.
worked with the pitcher	ピッチャーと連携した	He worked with the pitcher.
block the plate	本塁をブロックした	The catcher blocked the plate.
manager	監督	Dave Roberts is the manager.
oversee team strategy	戦略を統括する	The manager oversees team strategy.
make lineup decisions	スタメンを決定する	He made lineup decisions.
made a pitching change	ピッチャー交代を指示した	The manager made a pitching change.
manage in-game substitutions	試合中の選手交代を指示する	He manages in-game substitutions.
World Series	ワールドシリーズ	The Dodgers won the World Series.

Part 7: Fun Discussion Questions

楽しい議論の質問

1. Who was your favorite player in the 2025 World Series? Why?

• Do you like Freeman’s good plate discipline?
• Or do you like Ohtani’s ability to both pitch and hit home runs?
• Or do you like Rojas’s big moment in Game 7?

2. If you were the manager, what would you do differently?

• Would you make a pitching change earlier or later?
• Would you call a different batter in an important moment?
• Would you lay down a sacrifice bunt or take a big swing?

3. Describe the feeling of Game 3 (the 18th inning game).

• What do you think Freeman felt when he stepped up to the plate in the 18th inning?
• What do you think Ohtani felt when he pitched relief after batting?

4. What do you think about the 2000 Yankees comparison?

• Why is it difficult to win back-to-back championships?
• What does it say about the Dodgers that they can do it?

5. What did you learn from this story?

• Why is working together important in baseball?
• Why can everyone be a hero, not just the superstars?
• What does maintaining composure mean to you?

Part 8: Creative Writing Exercise

あなた自身の野球ストーリーを書いてみよう

Using the key expressions from this story, write your own baseball story. Here are some ideas:

Option 1: Your Favorite Team

• Write about your favorite starting pitcher who takes the hill
• Write about a cleanup hitter who hit a home run in an important game
• Use at least 5 key expressions from the table above

Example: “My favorite starting pitcher always maintains composure in difficult games. He delivered the ball with great accuracy. The catcher called the game perfectly, signal[ing] for a fastball when we needed power.”

Option 2: Your Own Game

• Write about a game you watched or played
• Use key expressions to describe what happened
• Make it exciting!

Option 3: A Future World Series

• Imagine the Dodgers in the 2026 World Series
• What starting pitcher will take the hill?
• Will Freeman still be a cleanup hitter?
• Who will be the hero?

学習者へのアドバイス

このストーリーを最大限に活用するための方法

1. 段階的に読む

• Part 1-4を最初に読む（基本表現を学ぶ）
• Part 5で知識を確認する
• Part 6-8で応用練習をする

2. 声に出して読む

• “He takes the hill” や “hit a home run” を何度も声に出す
• 実際のMLB実況のような感じで読んでみる

3. 自分で文を作ってみる

• 学んだ表現を使って、自分の好きな選手について文を書く
• Part 8の「Creative Writing Exercise」に挑戦する

4. 実際のMLB中継を見る

• このストーリーで学んだ表現が実際の試合でどのように使われているか確認する
• 実況アナウンサーの英語に耳を傾ける

5. Discussion Questionsで話す練習

• Part 7の質問に英語で答える
• 友達と野球について英語で議論する

6. 毎日の復習

• Part 6の表現を定期的に復習する
• 毎日3-5個の表現を練習する

Part 9: Extra Facts About the 2025 World Series

2025年ワールドシリーズについての追加情報

Game 3 Record

• Game 3 was 18 innings long
• It was the longest game in World Series history
• Freddie Freeman hit a home run to win it in the 18th inning
• Shohei Ohtani pitched relief and struck out an important batter with a 99 mph fastball
• After the game, Ohtani fell to his knees in emotion

Special Players

• Freddie Freeman had many big hits in the World Series
• Shohei Ohtani did things no one had ever done before in a World Series
• Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 130 pitches in the final two games
• Trey Yesavage was a young Blue Jays pitcher who showed great skill
• Max Scherzer, at 41 years old, still had the ability to pitch at a high level

Historic Moment

• The Dodgers became the first team to win back-to-back championships in 25 years
• The last team to do this was the 2000 New York Yankees
• The 2025 Dodgers won their ninth World Series title in team history
• The team worked together to achieve this historic goal

The 2025 Regular Season

• The Milwaukee Brewers had the best record in the regular season
• The Dodgers made lineup decisions that brought back all their 2024 champions
• Shohei Ohtani began his second season in America as both a pitcher and hitter
• The Dodgers started 8-0, showing they were ready to repeat
• Many experts said, “The Dodgers are the team to beat”

Part 10: Final Reflection – 最終的な振り返り

The Meaning of 2024-2025

The Dodgers’ back-to-back championships from 2024 to 2025 mean something special. It means that working together is more important than one superstar. It means that maintaining composure in difficult moments is a key to success. It means that everyone can be a hero—from the cleanup hitter Freeman to the unexpected hero Rojas.

In Part 1, we learned about Freddie Freeman. He was a contact hitter with good plate discipline. In Part 4, Freeman was still great, but he was not the only hero. Ohtani was amazing. Will Smith was amazing. Rojas was amazing. Yamamoto was amazing.

This is what the 2025 World Series taught us: Baseball is a team sport.

The Key to Success:

1. Take the hill with confidence
2. Deliver the ball with accuracy
3. Call the game with intelligence
4. Make lineup decisions that are smart
5. Work together as a team
6. Maintain composure in difficult moments
7. Hit a home run when you need to score
8. Lay down a bunt when you need to help your team
9. Run aggressively on the bases
10. Never give up

The Dodgers did all of these things. That’s why they are the 2025 World Series champions.

英語学習を楽しむコツ

このストーリーから最大限に学ぶ方法

Method 1: 実況風に読む

• ストーリーをMLB実況アナウンサーのように読む
• “Freeman stepped up to the plate!” と大きな声で読む
• 友達と一緒に読んで、役を分ける

Method 2: 表現を暗記する

• Part 6の「Key Expressions Summary」を毎日見る
• 毎日3-5個の表現を新しく学ぶ
• 1週間で一つのセクションをマスターする

Method 3: 実際の試合を見ながら学ぶ

• YouTube でMLB2025年の試合を見る
• ストーリーで学んだ表現がどのように使われているか探す
• 実況アナウンサーの英語を聞く練習をする

Method 4: 自分のストーリーを書く

• Part 8の「Creative Writing Exercise」に挑戦する
• 自分の好きなチーム、自分の好きな選手について書く
• 学んだ表現を使う

Method 5: グループで議論する

• Part 7の「Discussion Questions」を友達と一緒に答える
• 英語で野球について話す練習をする
• 異なる意見を聞き、自分の意見を伝える練習をする

まとめ

最後に：リーディングは「話すための筋トレ」

最後までお読みいただきありがとうございます！2025年のワールドシリーズ、感動の幕切れでしたね。

今回、物語の中で何度も “take the hill” や “maintain composure” といった表現に出会ったことで、単なる文字情報だった英語が、映像や感情を伴った「記憶」に変わったのを実感できたのではないでしょうか。

英語学習のゴールは「知っている」ことではなく「自然に使える」こと。

もし「まだ少し表現が曖昧だな」と感じたら、ぜひ連動している[YouTube動画]に戻って音声を確認したり、[表現一覧記事]で復習してみてください。

このサイクルを回せば、あなたのMLB英会話は確実に見違えるものになります。

次はぜひ、あなた自身の言葉で「ドジャースの連覇」を語ってみてください。Part 8のCreative Writingへの挑戦もお待ちしています！

🔵⚾ Go Dodgers! 連覇おめでとう！⚾🔵

Happy learning! You are a champion now too!

📖 さらなる英語学習をお考えの方へ

基礎から学び直したい方はこちら

• 【初心者必見】英会話の基礎を固める文法ルール完全ガイド

語彙力を強化したい方はこちら

• 日本人が最も苦手とする語彙・表現力コーナー

本格的な英語学習方法を知りたい方はこちら

• 留学も海外生活もせずに日本で英語を学ぶ方法

このガイドは、35年以上の英語教育経験を持つ矢野晃によって作成されました。数千人の講師を育て数千人の生徒を指導してきた実績に基づく、実践的で効果的な学習方法をお届けしています。

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