pesäpallojen

Pesäpallo is a form of team sport played with a ball and bat, originating from Finland. It is a bat-and-ball game that involves hitting a ball with a bat and running around poles in a diamond-shaped layout. The game is structured similarly to baseball, but with unique rules and variations.

The objective of the game is to score points by hitting the ball and running around the three base poles, with the goal of returning to home base in the most efficient route possible. Each team consists of nine players, including a pitcher, a batter, and seven fielders. Players can also be called "runners" and attempt to score around the four base poles.

Pesäpallon pelinäyttely is a method used in scoring that involves awarding points for each runner who successfully passes a pole. Runners can be awarded additional points if they run around multiple poles and reach home base in succession. The team with the most points at the end of a game or a series of games is declared the winner.

Pesäpallo has been popular in Finland since the 1920s and has gained a significant following. The sport has been referred to as "Finnish baseball" due to its similarity to American baseball, although the gameplay and rules are distinct. Pesäpallon divisions exist at different levels, from youth leagues to professional competitions, with the best players representing the sport on a national level. Worldwide interest has also grown lately, with reference to it as one of the summer sports events of its home country with an international competitive tournament since 1945.