Baseball and softball are bat-and-ball sports played between two teams. Each team takes turns batting and fielding. The objective is to score runs by hitting a ball and running around four bases arranged in a diamond shape. A run is scored when a player successfully reaches home plate after touching all the bases. The main difference between the two sports is the size of the ball and the field. Baseball uses a smaller, harder ball and is played on a larger field, while softball features a larger, softer ball and is played on a smaller field. Both sports emphasize teamwork, strategy, and skill.