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GAME: Baseball Rules

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  • A ball that is hit out of bounds is called what?
    A Foul Ball
  • How are the bases numbered, clockwise or counterclockwise?
    They are numbered counterclockwise.
  • What is the fourth batter often called?
    He is the CLEAN-UP hitter. Usually the most powerful hitter. He want to 'clean up the bases.
  • 3 outs ends a....
    3 outs ends a half-inning.
  • ***BONUS POINTS*** What song do all fans sing during the 7th inning stretch?
    "Take Me Out to the Ballgame"
  • Bloopers are what?
    Funny mistakes/silliness that happens during a game
  • The name of the player who broke the professional sport color barrier.
    Jackie Robinson
  • Who invented baseball?
    Nobody knows! It's origins cannot be traced to 1 person!
  • Where is the pitcher's mound located?
    It is closest to home base so they can pitch well.
    It is closest to 1st base so they can tag out quickly.
    It is located in the center of the infield.
    It is closest to 3rd base to prevent homeruns.
  • Base runners will do this in order to make themselves smaller and get underneath a tag.
    Sliding
  • 3 strikes are called...
    3 strikes are called strikeout.
  • How many innings are in a major league game of baseball?
    9
  • How many balls can a batter receive before they are "walked?"
    4
  • The person who delivers the ball to each batter is who?
    Pitcher
  • What does stealing mean in baseball?
    When a baseball takes an extra base - even when a ball isn't hit
  • How many positions are there when fielding (defense)?
    9
  • How many outs does each batting team receive?
    3
  • What's the difference between 3 strikes and 4 balls?
    3 strikes then you're out, 4 balls and the batter walks to 1st base.
  • The person who stands behind the batter and catches each pitch is the ______.
    Catcher
  • What is considered a strike?
    The batter swings at and misses a pitch.
  • The name of the group of players who play the furthers from the batter and have to get the deep hits?
    Outfielders
  • What is the name of a baseball field.
    Baseball Diamond
  • What happens to the batter if their hit ball is caught?
    They are out
  • This player stands between 2nd base and third base and has a strange position name.
    Shortstop
  • ***BONUS POINTS*** What is the baseball title name of this person?
    Umpire
  • How many umpires are usually in major league games?
    There are usually 4 umpires, up to 6 and as few as 1
  • What is the square in this image showing?
    The strike zone
  • ***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
  • What are the 2 major things teams do on offense?
    Batting and base running
  • When do they sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"?
    They sing this song in the 7th inning.
  • ***BONUS POINTS*** What is it called when the fielding team makes 2 outs in one play?
    Double Play
  • How many strikes can a batter receive before they are out?
    3
  • What is it called when a batter hits the ball over the outfield fence?
    Home run