ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Major League Baseball on the radio

When you listen to a baseball game on the radio, it's like you're sitting next to a friend who is telling you everything that's happening on the field. The person on the radio is called a "play-by-play announcer" and their job is to describe what the players are doing, where the ball is going, and who is winning.

The game starts with the play-by-play announcer introducing the two teams and telling you who is playing which positions. They will also give you some background information about the players, like how long they've been playing or if they've hit a lot of home runs this season.

As the game begins, the announcer will tell you which pitcher is throwing the ball and which batter is trying to hit it. They will describe the different types of pitches the pitcher is throwing, like fastballs or curveballs, and tell you if the batter hits the ball or not.

If the batter hits the ball, the announcer will tell you where it's going and which outfielder is trying to catch it. They might also tell you if the ball goes out of bounds, which is called a "home run" and gives the batter points.

Throughout the game, the announcer will give you updates on the score and tell you if the game is tied or if one team is winning. They might also share interesting facts or stories about the players or the team's history.

So listening to baseball on the radio is like having a friend who is really good at describing what's happening on the field and making sure you don't miss a thing!