What Is Baseball
Baseball is a sport mainly played in North America between two teams of nine players each. A player uses a bat to hit a pitched ball and then attempts to run around four bases arranged in a diamond pattern to score runs.
Main Objective
The team's goal is to score more runs than the opponent. A run is achieved when a player successfully reaches home plate after touching all four bases.
Key Elements of the Game
- The bat: A rounded wooden or metal stick used to hit the ball.
- The ball: Small and hard, thrown by the pitcher toward the batter.
- The field: Shaped like a diamond with four bases—first, second, third, and home plate.
- The teams: Each team alternates between batting (offense) and fielding (defense).
Common Usage
The word baseball can also describe associated things, such as "baseball season" or "baseball player."
"Baseball is often called America’s national pastime."
Author’s summary: Baseball is a North American team sport where players hit a pitched ball with a bat and run four bases to score more runs than the opposing team.
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