Baseball Rules

It is always important to try to keep the lead ________ out of scoring position.

• runner

• force

• pitcher

• hitter

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What does it mean to "take the mound" in baseball?

• To coach the team

• To hit a home run

• To steal a base

• To pitch

In baseball, what is the term for a player who is next in line to bat?

• On-deck

• In the hole

• Lead-off

• Clean-up

Which of the following is a synonym for 'strikeout' in baseball?

• Hit

• Walk

• K

• Ball

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the term 'double play' refer to in baseball?

• Two consecutive home runs

• Two outs made in one play

• Two strikes in a row

• Two players on base

In baseball terminology, what does 'RBI' stand for?

• Runs Batted In

• Runs Before Inning

• Runs By Inning

• Runs Behind Inning

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The pitcher threw a ________ ball to the catcher.'

• fast

• quick

• speedy

• rapid

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the meaning of 'stealing a base' in baseball?

• Taking a base without permission

• Advancing to the next base while the pitcher is throwing

• Running to the next base after a hit

• Returning to a base after a foul

In baseball, what is a 'bunt'?

• A type of pitch

• A type of hit

• A type of catch

• A type of throw

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'pitch' correctly in a baseball context?

• The coach gave a motivational pitch before the game.

• The pitcher prepared to pitch the ball.

• The fans were excited about the pitch of the stadium.

• The player made a pitch to join the team.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4