Baseball aims for one team to score more runs than the other. Two teams of nine players each alternate between offense and defense. The offense hits the ball and runs around bases to score, while the defense tries to get them out and stop runs.
Field Layout:
The game is played on a diamond-shaped grass field, divided into the infield (with bases, pitcher's mound, and home plate) and the surrounding outfield, which ends at a wall or fence.
Gameplay Basics:
- Starting Play: The offensive batter stands at home plate, trying to hit the ball pitched by the defense
- Running: After hitting, the batter runs counterclockwise around four bases (first, second, third, and home plate) to score
- Outs and Innings: The defense aims to get offensive players out by catching the ball, tagging runners, or forcing them out at bases. The game has nine innings, with each team taking turns on offense and defense
- Scoring: A run is scored when a player rounds all bases and returns to home plate. The team with the most runs wins
- Pitching: The pitcher throws various pitches to challenge the batter, adding strategy to the game