Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport especially popular in the United States and Japan.
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Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players, especially popular in the United States, Japan and parts of Latin America.
Play
Players score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and running around four bases arranged in a diamond. The team with the most runs after nine innings wins.
Popularity
Often called "America's pastime", baseball has a long history and major professional leagues with large followings.
Frequently asked questions
How do you score in baseball?
By hitting the ball and running around all four bases to reach home.
Where is baseball most popular?
In the United States, Japan and Latin America.