In baseball and softball, part of the infielders' and pitcher's jobs is to cover bases. Their role is to stand next to a base in anticipation of receiving the ball thrown from another fielder, so that they may make a play on an opposing baserunner who is approaching the base.
In baseball and softball, part of the infielders' and pitcher's jobs is to cover bases. Their role is to stand next to a base in anticipation of receiving the ball thrown from another fielder, so that they may make a play on an opposing baserunner who is approaching the base.
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