[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1506494940068{margin-bottom: 28px !important;}"]A pitch that is not hit into the field of play is called either a strike or a ball. A batter against whom three strikes are recorded strikes out. A batter against whom four balls are recorded is awarded a base on balls or walk, a free advance to first base.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]