Baseball

Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players each. It is played on a field with four bases arranged in a diamond shape. The objective of the game is to score runs by hitting a pitched ball with a bat and running around the bases to reach home plate. The game consists of two main phases: offense, where the batting team attempts to score runs, and defense, where the fielding team tries to prevent runs by getting batters or runners out. The team with the most runs at the end of nine innings wins the game. Baseball is known for its rich history, strategic gameplay, and significant cultural impact, particularly in the United States, where it is often referred to as “America’s pastime.” The sport is governed by various rules and regulations outlined in the Official Baseball Rules.