Question

read this excerpt. learning to play the outfield during winter ball allowed aaron to a be put into the lineup for an exhibition game. b witness bobby thomson hitting a home run. c be named northern league rookie of the year. d attend spring training with the indianapolis clowns. but on march 13, outfielder bobby broke his ankle sliding into second base spring training game. suddenly, the brav a left fielder. having just learned to play t during winter ball in puerto rico, the 20-y aaron was put into the lineup the next day exhibition game against the boston red s game at the braves spring training home bradenton, florida, aaron hit a long home

Explanation:

From the excerpt on the right, it says "Having just learned to play [outfield] during winter ball in Puerto Rico, the 20 - y[ear - old] Aaron was put into the lineup the next day [for] an exhibition game against the Boston Red S[ox]". So option A matches this context. Option B: There's no mention of Aaron witnessing Bobby Thomson hitting a home run related to learning outfield. Option C: Being named Northern League Rookie of the Year isn't related to learning outfield in winter ball. Option D: Attending spring training with the Indianapolis Clowns isn't connected to learning outfield in winter ball leading to being put in the lineup for an exhibition game.

Answer:

A. be put into the lineup for an exhibition game.