Record the batter’s result on each plate appearance
Use standard scorebook symbols for hits, outs, walks, strikeouts, and errors
Mark singles, doubles, triples, and home runs separately
Record runs batted in when a play drives in a run
Record runs scored when a player crosses home plate
Note the pitcher charged with each run
Track innings pitched, hits allowed, walks, strikeouts, and earned runs
Record fielding chances, putouts, assists, and errors for defenders
Mark stolen bases, caught stealing, and pickoffs
Note sacrifices, hit-by-pitches, and balks
Update the score after each half-inning
Keep the batting order and substitutions current
Use a scorebook or scoring app consistently throughout the game