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Across
  1. 2. the primary defensive outfielder in baseball, covering the middle portion of the outfield between left and right.
  2. 6. consists of the team currently batting, aiming to score runs by advancing runners around four bases via hits, walks, or errors.
  3. 8. a glove, a ball, and a bat is considered as a?
  4. 11. the act of advancing around four bases (first, second, third, and home) in counterclockwise order after hitting the ball or reaching base, aiming to score runs.
  5. 13. occurs when the umpire rules a batter or baserunner ineligible to continue, resulting in them leaving the field, with three outs retiring a side.
  6. 15. a five-sided, 17-inch wide white rubber slab, it acts as the final base (fourth base) and defines the horizontal boundaries of the strike zone.
  7. 17. the ball.
  8. 18. occurs when a runner advances to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball, without the benefit of a hit, walk, error, or fielder's choice.
  9. 19. specialized clubs used to hit a baseball.
  10. 20. opposite o lose.
Down
  1. 1. the act of the nine-player team in the field preventing the opposing offense from scoring runs by recording three outs per inning.
  2. 3. sheltered bench area located in foul territory between home plate and first or third base, designed for players, coaches, and staff to sit and store equipment.
  3. 4. a breaking pitch in baseball thrown with high-topspin, causing it to "break" or dive sharply downward and to the side as it approaches the plate.
  4. 5. a fundamental unit of play, consisting of a top (visiting team bats) and a bottom (home team bats) half, with three outs per team.
  5. 7. a pitch designed for maximum velocity, typically 95+ mph in the MLB, usually thrown to overpower batters or produce weak contact.
  6. 9. defensive statistic credited to any player who fields, touches, or deflects the ball—leading to a putout by another fielder.
  7. 10. is the dirt-and-grass diamond area bounded by the four bases, where the pitcher, catcher, and four infielders (1B, 2B, SS, 3B) play.
  8. 12. official responsible for enforcing game rules, ensuring fair play, and maintaining order, commonly known for making "safe/out" and "ball/strike" decisions.
  9. 14. a premier defensive position in baseball, requiring rapid reactions to defend against hard-hit balls and bunts near the third-base line.
  10. 16. the act of throwing the ball from the pitcher’s mound to the catcher, initiating play with the primary goal of retiring the batter.