A Big Day for Baseball

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What is baseball?

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Baseball is a team sport where players hit a ball with a bat and run around bases to score runs.

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Who is Jackie Robinson?

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Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era.

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What is a baseball cap?

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A baseball cap is a type of hat with a rounded crown and a stiff bill in front, often worn by players.

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What does it mean to 'hit a home run'?

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Hitting a home run means hitting the ball out of the playing field, allowing the batter to run around all the bases and score.

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What is a baseball team?

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A baseball team is a group of players who work together to play the game of baseball.

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What is the role of a pitcher?

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The pitcher throws the ball to the batter and tries to get them out.

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What is a baseball glove?

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A baseball glove is a padded glove worn by players to catch the ball.

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What is the purpose of bases in baseball?

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Bases are the four points a player must touch to score a run.

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What does 'score a run' mean?

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To score a run means to successfully reach home plate after touching all the bases.

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What is the significance of Jackie Robinson's first game?

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Jackie Robinson's first game was important because it broke the color barrier in baseball.