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  • softball
    easy
  • heavy hitter
    stay focused on the subject at hand
  • Base runners will do this in order to make themselves smaller and get underneath a tag.
    Sliding
  • play hardball
    be ruthless
  • How many outs does each batting team receive?
    3
  • How many innings are in a major league game of baseball?
    9
  • How many strikes can a batter receive before they are out?
    3
  • ***BONUS POINTS*** What is it called when the fielding team makes 2 outs in one play?
    Double Play
  • What does stealing mean in baseball?
    When a baseball takes an extra base - even when a ball isn't hit
  • What are the 2 major things teams do on offense?
    Batting and base running
  • How many balls can a batter receive before they are "walked?"
    4
  • The name of the player who broke the professional sport color barrier.
    Jackie Robinson
  • off-base
    wrong
  • rain check
    assurance to follow through or complete something at a later date/time
  • The name of the group of players who play the furthers from the batter and have to get the deep hits?
    Outfielders
  • ***BONUS POINTS*** What is it called when the bases are loaded and a batter hits a ball over the outfield fence?
    Grand Slam Home Run
  • Bloopers are what?
    Funny mistakes/silliness that happens during a game
  • This player stands between 2nd base and third base and has a strange position name.
    Shortstop
  • in someone's wheelhouse
    in their area of expertise
  • What is the name of a baseball field.
    Baseball Diamond
  • major league
    significant
  • How many positions are there when fielding (defense)?
    9
  • ***BONUS POINTS*** What is the baseball title name of this person?
    Umpire
  • A ball that is hit out of bounds is called what?
    A Foul Ball
  • keep your eye on the ball
    to stay focused on the subject at hand
  • cover your bases
    prepare for all possible outcomes
  • touch base
    talk briefly
  • ball park
    estimate
  • step up to the plate
    take responsibility for something
  • The person who delivers the ball to each batter is who?
    Pitcher
  • right off the bat
    immediately
  • What is it called when a batter hits the ball over the outfield fence?
    Home run
  • ***BONUS POINTS*** What song do all fans sing during the 7th inning stretch?
    "Take Me Out to the Ballgame"
  • Who invented baseball?
    Nobody knows! It's origins cannot be traced to 1 person!
  • What happens to the batter if their hit ball is caught?
    They are out
  • on deck
    next in line to go
  • The person who stands behind the batter and catches each pitch is the ______.
    Catcher
  • curveball
    surprise, unexpected
  • out of someone's league
    something/someone being unattainable
  • Knock something out of the park
    do a really good job on something
  • out of left field
    to come out of nowhere, take by surprise
  • What is the square in this image showing?
    The strike zone
  • swing and a miss or strike out
    fail while trying your best
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