Chapter nine focuses solely on numbers and data of sports games and how it is used in sports reporting. Typically a sports writer will keep what they call, “the book” that is basically a book logging all their own statistics of players, wins, loses, teams, etc. The majority of the time there will be a scorekeeper during a game. Another method of keeping track of the numbers is a box score. This is a detailed summary of a game that lists players along with their statistics. Numbers are significant to remember and record because it provides the audience with the information they need to follow what is happening. Though the numbers are crucial to feed hungry fans, the players also enjoy knowing where their statistics are at. When looking at what they do for the sports writer, the numbers give radio and tv broadcasters new and interesting ways to interpret the game. This can help fans with the decision of how to make smart bets. There are two ways to cover a story analytically—one basing it around the numbers. Another method is to solely use the numbers. The only issue with this method is that it can be confusing for someone to read a bunch of numbers. So, it is recommended that you find a balance between both to make it easier for the reader to understand.