need a ball, bat and glove. Baseballs are made by machines. At one

time, baseballs were made by hand. There is a small cork in the middle

which is covered by two layers of rubber. Three layers of yarn are then

wrapped around the rubber. The outside cover is stitched with sturdy red

thread. Bats can either be made from aluminum or wood. Youth usually

use aluminum bats since they can’t break. The professionals use the wood

bats. Depending on the position played, determines what type of glove is

needed. When a player is batting the ball, it is required that a batting hat be

worn for protection. Players wear cleats with spikes to help their running.

Batting gloves can also be worn to help grip the bat better. The baseball

field has an infield, an outfield and foul territory. The pitche

been two teams and four bases. Baseball became popular during and after

visiting team bats first. Each team is allowed three outs. When each team

the field and on base is to get the runner out by either catching the ball or

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