Baseball

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 ball thrown by a pitcher and running around a series of bases arranged in a diamond shape. The game is played on a field divided into an infield and an outfield.

A key component of baseball is its structure of innings, where each team has a turn to bat and a turn to field in each inning. The team with the most runs at the end of the game wins. Baseball is known for its unique terminology, including terms like “home run,” “strike,” and “double play.”

Originating in the United States, baseball is often referred to as America’s pastime, and it has a significant cultural and historical presence in American society. The sport has international popularity, with various leagues and tournaments held around the world, including the World Baseball Classic and Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States.