But if the batter hits the ball and it is not caught, the batter tries to run to one or more of the four bases on the field.

VOA: special.2009.04.12

Such tests,he adds, may also be aimed at frightening other countries in the region, like the Gulf States, or southern European nations that have U.S.or other Western bases on their soil,and might be involved in the logistics of an eventual attack.

VOA: standard.2009.12.18