Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams, typically consisting of nine players each. The objective of the game is to score runs by hitting a pitched ball with a bat and running around a series of bases arranged in a diamond shape. The game is played on a large field with a specific layout, including an infield and outfield.
A baseball game consists of nine innings, during which teams take turns batting and fielding. The team in the field attempts to prevent the batting team from scoring runs by getting batters out through various methods, including catching batted balls, striking out batters, and tagging players out. Each run is scored when a player successfully touches all four bases, namely first base, second base, third base, and home plate.
Baseball is known for its rich history, cultural significance, and is often referred to as “America’s pastime.” The game has various professional leagues, the most notable being Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States. It has also developed numerous statistics and records that are integral to its identity and fan engagement.
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