Baseball

Baseball is a bat-and-ball game 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 the offensive team to score runs by hitting a pitched ball with a bat and running around the bases, ultimately returning to home plate. The defensive team aims to prevent runs by getting batters out through various methods, such as catching fly balls, tagging runners, or throwing the ball to a base before the runner arrives. The game is divided into nine innings, with each team playing offense and defense in alternating halves of each inning. Baseball is known for its strategic elements, including pitching, batting, base running, and fielding. It is recognized as America’s pastime and has a significant cultural and historical impact, especially in the United States, where it is a professional sport with major leagues and a dedicated fan base.