Baseball

Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams, typically consisting of nine players each. The game is played on a diamond-shaped field with four bases arranged in a square. The objective of the game is for one team, the offense, to score runs by hitting a pitched ball and running around the bases, while the other team, the defense, tries to prevent runs by getting batters out through various methods, such as catching batted balls or tagging players with the ball.

A standard baseball game consists of nine innings, during which both teams have a turn to bat and a turn to field. The team with the most runs at the end of the game wins. Baseball is known for its unique terminology, strategic play, and various levels of competition, ranging from local youth leagues to professional leagues like Major League Baseball (MLB). The sport has a rich history and is often referred to as America’s pastime, particularly in the United States, where it has a significant cultural impact.