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STANDARDS

CCSS: 3.MD.B.3, 4.MD.A.2

TEKS: 3.8A, 3.8B, 4.9A, 4.9B, 5.9C

Play Ball!

Every spring, fans crowd baseball stadiums to cheer on their teams—usually while eating snacks like Cracker Jack! This mix of caramel popcorn and peanuts was made famous in the 1908 song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” That may seem like a long time ago, but the story of baseball begins even earlier.

English colonists brought a baseball-like game to North America in the 1700s. The official sport was first played in the U.S. in 1846. Eventually, it became a national pastime.

Baseball continues to change with time. “Players are getting better with each generation,” says John Thorn, the official for Major League Baseball.

Change can indeed be sweet. In 2022, Cracker Jill hit . It’s like Cracker Jack, but its packaging and name honor women and their contributions to sports!

Chart showing different pro baseball players and the amount of their career home runs

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Home Run Hitters

These six Major League Baseball players hit the most home runs during their careers.

Source: MLB.com

Which baseball player hit the most home runs?

A. Hank Aaron

B. Barry Bonds

C. Babe Ruth

D. Willie Mays

Chart showing the amount of World Series Wins each pro basbeball team has had from 1903 to 2022

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World Series Wins

From 1903 to 2022, these 5 teams* won the World Series most often.

*Team names current as of 2023

Source: Statisa.

Which team has more World Series wins: the Red Sox or the Cardinals?

Chart showing different baseball team and the change in price of hot dogs, nachos and cracker jacks

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Concession Costs

Here are 2022 snack prices at stadiums of select teams.

Source: ESPN

At which stadium does a hot dog cost the least?

How many World Series wins do the Giants have?

A. 6

B. 8

C. 10

D. 12

Where does a hot dog and nachos cost $10?

How many home runs did Willie Mays hit?

A. 660

B. 750

C. 820

D. 1,000

concession stands

<p>Places where people can purchase snacks or food, usually at a theater or stadium</p>

historian

<p>A person who studies history</p>

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