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, which includes four bases arranged in a square. The objective of the game is for one team, the offense, to score runs by hitting a ball thrown by the pitcher of the opposing team, the defense, and then running around the bases to return to home plate. The game is divided into innings, with each team taking turns batting and fielding.

Baseball is governed by a set of rules known as the official baseball rules, which cover various aspects such as pitching, hitting, fielding, and base running. The sport emphasizes skills such as throwing, catching, hitting, and base running. Games can last for a set number of innings, typically nine, and the team with the most runs at the end of the game is declared the winner.

Known for its rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the United States, baseball has been nicknamed “America’s pastime.” It has evolved into a global sport, with numerous professional leagues and competitions worldwide, including Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States.