Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams, each consisting of nine players. The game is played on a diamond-shaped field, with a series of bases arranged in a square layout. The objective of the game is for one team, the offense, to hit a pitched ball and run around the bases to score runs, while the other team, the defense, attempts to prevent runs by getting the offensive players out.
A baseball game consists of nine innings, during which teams alternate between batting and fielding. The team with the most runs at the end of the game wins. Key elements of the game include pitching, hitting, fielding, and base running. Baseball is known for its strategic depth, involving various tactics for both offense and defense.
The sport has a rich history and is often referred to as America’s pastime, with a strong cultural presence in the United States and growing popularity globally. It has established professional leagues, the most prominent being Major League Baseball (MLB).
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