Baseball Basics: Understanding the Game

If you’re new to baseball, you might be wondering: how exactly does this game work? While it may seem complicated at first glance, baseball is actually built on a simple structure of innings, teams, and turns at bat.

A standard baseball game is played between two teams of nine players. The game is divided into nine innings, and in each inning, both teams get a turn to bat (offense) and a turn to field (defense). The goal is to score runs by hitting the ball and running around four bases: first, second, third, and home plate.

One team tries to score, while the other tries to stop them by getting three outs. Outs can happen in several ways — like striking out, getting tagged while running, or a fielder catching a ball before it hits the ground.

Key positions include the pitcher (throws the ball), the catcher (behind home plate), and fielders who catch or throw the ball to make outs. The game is a balance of skill, strategy, and timing — and once you learn the rhythm, it’s easy to follow and fun to watch.

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I Umpired at Camden Yards!

I Umpired at Camden Yards!

Camden Yards is one of the most iconic stadiums in Major League Baseball, and for the first time ever, I got to step on the field — not as a fan, not as a player, but as the umpire. 

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Night at the Barn

Whether you need a night out or the kids just want something fun to do.. join us for a fun night of wiffle ball and HitTrax gaming! We love hosting these nights as it gives the kids a chance to have fun and compete!

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How To Properly Break In Your Catcher's Mitt The RIGHT Way

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The Rise of the Two-Way Player in MLB

For decades, baseball was split between pitchers and hitters — rarely did the two roles overlap. But recently, a new wave of talent has challenged that norm. Leading the charge, of course, is Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese superstar who dominates both on the mound and at the plate. His success has sparked a conversation: could the two-way player become more common?

Teams are starting to scout players differently, looking for athleticism and versatility over specialization. College and minor league programs are experimenting with hybrid roles. While the grind of a 162-game season makes it tough to sustain both pitching and hitting, Ohtani has proven it’s not impossible.

Baseball is evolving, and with it, the definition of what a player can be. The two-way star might not just be a novelty — it could be the future.

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Why Baseball Still Captivates America

There’s something timeless about the crack of a bat on a summer afternoon. Even in an age of fast-paced everything, baseball holds its own as America’s pastime. The slower rhythm of the game gives fans a chance to soak in every pitch, every strategy, every moment. Whether you’re sitting in the bleachers with a hot dog in hand or catching a late-night game on TV, baseball has a way of making time stand still.

The beauty of the sport isn’t just in the home runs or strikeouts — it’s in the small things: a perfectly turned double play, a well-placed bunt, a pitcher painting the corners. Generations of fans have shared this game, passing down stories and stats like family heirlooms. Baseball isn’t just a sport. It’s memory, community, and tradition rolled into nine innings.

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