baseball

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What is the primary objective of baseball?

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The primary objective of baseball is to score more runs than the opposing team by hitting the ball and running around a series of bases.

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How many players are on a baseball team?

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A baseball team consists of 9 players on the field at any given time.

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What is a home run in baseball?

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A home run is a hit that allows the batter to round all the bases and score a run, typically achieved by hitting the ball out of the playing field.

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What is the role of the pitcher in baseball?

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The pitcher is responsible for throwing the ball to the batter with the aim of getting them out, either by striking them out or inducing them to hit the ball into a play that results in an out.

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What is the significance of the bases in baseball?

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The bases are critical for scoring runs; a player must touch each base in order to score a run after hitting the ball.

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What does it mean to strike out a batter?

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Striking out a batter means that the batter has failed to hit the ball after three strikes, resulting in an out.

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What is a strike zone in baseball?

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The strike zone is the area over home plate where a pitch must pass to be considered a strike; it is defined as the space between the batter's knees and the midpoint of their torso.

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What is the difference between a ball and a strike?

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A ball is a pitch that is outside the strike zone and not swung at by the batter, while a strike is a pitch that is either in the strike zone or swung at and missed by the batter.

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What is an error in baseball?

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An error is a mistake made by a fielder that allows a batter or runner to advance bases or reach base safely when they otherwise would have been out.

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What is the purpose of a designated hitter?

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The designated hitter (DH) is a player who bats in place of the pitcher in the lineup, allowing for a stronger offensive presence.