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An inning is the half of a game where one team bats until three outs are made, while the other team plays defense. A full game is typically scheduled for nine innings in baseball, and seven innings in softball, unless the score is tied or the game is rained out.
Learn about the origins and evolution of baseball rules, from the 19th century to the present day. Compare the Official Baseball Rules, the World Baseball Softball Confederation rules, and other rule sets for different leagues and competitions.
Slang for outs. For example, a two-out inning may be said to be "two away"; a strikeout may be referred to as "putting away" the batter. Games played at an opponent's home field are "away games". The visiting team is sometimes called the "away" team.
Learn how to record the details of a baseball game on a scorecard, using symbols and abbreviations. Compare different scorekeeping systems and styles, from traditional to modern.
Learn about the rules that govern Major League Baseball beyond the field of play, such as the Rule 5 draft, the injured list, and the post-season series. The rules are organized into sections and updated annually by the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball.
Download as PDF; Printable version; Help. This is a category of articles on terms used in baseball, with sub-categories for statistics ... Inning; Inside baseball ...
Learn the basic rules and regulations of American football, a popular sport in the United States and Canada. Find out how the game is played, scored, and officiated, and the differences between college and professional levels.
Learn about the different formats and levels of cricket, from Test matches to T10 cricket, and their history and rules. Find out how cricket is played at international, domestic and local levels, and in various indoor and outdoor variants.