What the competition is
Baseball separates innings into the visiting side’s and home side’s batting turns. Runs decide the score, while hits and errors are different statistics. An inning number therefore does not work like a countdown clock or a football score. A club can play the same opponent on successive dates, and a series of regular-season games should not be confused with a postseason series deciding progression.
Following the competition
Keep the date, venue and game identifier with a pairing. If two games are played on one date, the team names alone do not identify the intended contest. A reminder should also distinguish a live game from a replay or condensed highlights programme. Extra innings or weather disruption can make a scheduled coverage window a poor estimate of the actual finish.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Inning | Contains separate batting turns. |
| Runs | Determine the score; hits are a different statistic. |
| Repeated pairing | The date identifies which game is intended. |
| Doubleheader | Two same-day games need separate entries. |
Questions about this guide
Are hits and runs interchangeable?
No. They are different baseball statistics.
Can the same clubs meet on successive dates?
Yes. Keep the actual game date rather than only the team pairing.