Baseball Basics
The shape of the baseball field is often called this.
Diamond
This player stands on the mound.
Pitcher
This is the wooden or metal tool used to swing.
Bat
This is the leather piece worn on the hand to catch.
Glove
There are this many players on the field for one team.
9
This white object is thrown by the pitcher
Baseball
This player wears special gear behind home plate
Catcher
A hit that bounces on the ground is called this
Ground ball
If you throw the ball to first base before the runner arrives, it’s called this.
Force out
A game is divided into these parts.
Innings
A player scores when they touch this last base
Home plate
This player covers third base.
Third baseman
When the ball goes over the fence, it’s called this.
Home run
Catching three batters in a row makes this kind of inning.
1-2-3 inning
The person who calls balls and strikes is called this.
Umpire
The game starts when the pitcher does this.
Throws the first pitch
These players chase balls hit far into the grass.
Outfielders
If the batter doesn’t swing and the ball is outside the strike zone, it’s called this.
Ball
A ball caught in the air is called this.
Fly out
If the score is tied after 9 innings, the game goes into this.
Extra innings
The team with the most of these wins the game.
Runs
This player stands between second and third base.
Shortstop
The batter tries to hit the ball thrown by this person.
Pitcher
Fielders must do this to stop runners from scoring.
Get outs
The championship series in Major League Baseball is called this. Bonus Question: This popular food is often eaten at baseball games
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