Complete Guide To Baseball In The 2024 Tokyo Olympic Summer Games

Baseball Is Back: A Complete Guide to Baseball in the 2024 Tokyo Olympic Summer Games

by Jacob Gardner

5 out of 5

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Baseball is back in the Olympics for the first time since 2008, and it's sure to be one of the most exciting events of the 2024 Tokyo Summer Games. With six teams competing for the gold medal, there's no shortage of storylines to follow. Here's everything you need to know about baseball in the 2024 Tokyo Olympics:

The Rules and Regulations

Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players each. The goal of the game is to score more runs than the other team by hitting the ball and running around the bases. The game is played on a field with four bases: home plate, first base, second base, and third base. The batter stands at home plate and tries to hit the ball pitched by the pitcher. If the batter hits the ball, they run around the bases and try to score a run. The pitcher's goal is to prevent the batter from hitting the ball or to get the batter out by throwing three strikes.

There are a number of different ways to get out in baseball, including:

• Strikeout: The batter swings at and misses three pitches.
• Groundout: The batter hits the ball on the ground and a fielder throws the ball to first base before the batter can reach it.
• Flyout: The batter hits the ball in the air and a fielder catches it.
• Tag out: A runner is touched by a fielder with the ball while they are not on a base.
• Force out: A runner is forced to advance to the next base because the batter has hit the ball, and there is a runner on the previous base.

The game is played in nine innings, and the team with the most runs at the end of the game wins. If the game is tied at the end of nine innings, extra innings are played until one team wins.

The Teams and Players to Watch

Six teams will compete in baseball in the 2024 Tokyo Olympics: the United States, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Israel. Here's a look at each team and some of the players to watch:

United States

The United States is the defending Olympic champion and will be looking to win its fourth gold medal in baseball. The team is led by a number of Major League Baseball stars, including Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, and Mookie Betts. The United States is always a contender for the gold medal, and they will be the team to beat in Tokyo.

Japan

Japan is the host country for the 2024 Olympics and will be looking to win its first gold medal in baseball. The team is led by a number of Nippon Professional Baseball stars, including Shohei Ohtani, Seiya Suzuki, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Japan is always a tough opponent, and they will be a threat to win the gold medal in Tokyo.

South Korea

South Korea is one of the most successful baseball countries in the world, having won the gold medal in the 2008 Olympics. The team is led by a number of Korean Baseball Organization stars, including Ha-seong Kim, Hyun-jin Ryu, and Ji-man Choi. South Korea is always a contender for the gold medal, and they will be a tough opponent for any team in Tokyo.

Mexico

Mexico is one of the rising stars in international baseball. The team won the silver medal in the 2021 World Baseball Classic and will be looking to make a run at the gold medal in Tokyo. The team is led by a number of Major League Baseball stars, including Julio Urías, Ramón Urías, and Luis Urías. Mexico is a dark horse contender for the gold medal in Tokyo.

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is another one of the rising stars in international baseball. The team won the bronze medal in the 2021 World Baseball Classic and will be looking to make a run at the gold medal in Tokyo. The team is led by a number of Major League Baseball stars, including Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Fernando Tatis Jr. The Dominican Republic is a dark horse contender for the gold medal in Tokyo.

Israel

Israel is the only non-baseball powerhouse team competing in the 2024 Tokyo Olympics. The team is made up of a number of former Major League Baseball players, including Ian Kinsler, Ryan Lavarnway, and Joc Pederson. Israel is a long shot to win the gold medal, but they will be a fun team to watch in Tokyo.

How to Watch

Baseball in the 2024 Tokyo Olympics will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock. You can also follow the games online at the NBC Olympics website or the Olympic Channel website.

Baseball is back in the Olympics, and it's sure to be one of the most exciting events of the 2024 Tokyo Summer Games. With six teams competing for the gold medal, there's no shortage of storylines to follow. Whether you're a baseball fan or just a fan of the Olympics, be sure to tune in and catch all the action.

Baseball Is Back: A Complete Guide to Baseball in the 2024 Tokyo Olympic Summer Games

by Jacob Gardner

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2778 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	59 pages

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