A game is officially 60 minutes long. This period is broken into four 15-minute halves. There is a two-minute break between the first and second quarters, as well as the third and fourth. Between the second and third quarters, there is a lengthier halftime break. The first half of the game is when you want to score most runs because your team gets three strikes before the other team gets their turn. You want to get guys on base so they can move around in the lineup. During the first half, you want to focus on batting average. This means getting people on base via walks or hits by pitch. Only then will you see men in scoring position. From there, you can try for home runs or extra bases. The more times you put men on base, the better chance you have of scoring some runs. During this time, also keep an eye on how many people are out. If you have enough healthy players left, you may want to make some changes during the intermission. You can adjust your pitching strategy during the first half of the game. If you have someone who is still able to produce but isn't throwing as hard as he used to, it's okay to bring them in once in a while instead of pulling your best pitcher too early.