Baseball

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. The objective of baseball is for one team, known as the offense, to score runs by hitting a pitched ball with a bat and then running around the bases to reach home plate. The opposing team, referred to as the defense, aims to get the offensive players out through various methods such as catching the ball, throwing it to a base before the runner arrives, or striking them out.

The game is divided into innings, with each team getting a turn to bat and a turn to field. A standard game consists of nine innings, although this can vary. The team with the most runs at the end of the game is declared the winner. Baseball is known for its strategic elements, individual and team skills, and has a rich history, especially in the United States, where it is often referred to as “America’s pastime.” It involves various statistics, positions, and rules governing play, making it both a recreational and competitive sport enjoyed globally.