Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams, typically consisting of nine players each. The game takes place on a diamond-shaped field with four bases arranged in a square layout. The objective is for one team, the offense, to hit a ball thrown by the other team, the defense, and run around the bases to score runs.
The game is divided into innings, with each team taking turns to bat and field. The defense aims to prevent runs by getting batters out through three primary means: catching batted balls in the air, throwing the ball to a base ahead of the runner, and striking out the batter. The team with the most runs at the end of the game wins.
Baseball is characterized by its rules, which govern pitching, hitting, base running, and fielding, as well as specific terminology such as strikes, balls, outs, and home runs. It is often referred to as “America’s pastime” and features a rich history, cultural significance, and various professional leagues worldwide, including Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States.
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