Inningbyinning

Inningbyinning is a term used in baseball and softball to describe the progression of a game. A regulation game consists of nine innings. Each inning is divided into two halves. The visiting team bats in the top half of the inning, and the home team bats in the bottom half. During their turn at bat, a team attempts to score runs by hitting a ball and advancing runners around a series of bases. The defensive team, in the field, tries to prevent the offensive team from scoring by getting three outs. Once three outs are recorded, the teams switch roles. The game concludes after nine full innings, with the team that has scored more runs declared the winner. In some professional leagues, games can continue into extra innings if the score is tied after nine innings. The concept of innings provides a structured framework for gameplay, allowing for strategic shifts and clear measurement of progress towards a final outcome. Each inning represents a distinct phase of competition within the larger game.