sac fly
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sac fly
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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A sac fly from Kendle in the fourth and a run-scoring groundout by Woody Hadeen pushed the Irvine advantage to 6-2.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
Cal Raleigh put Seattle up 1-0 with a sac fly to deep left field.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2024
“I’m trying to hit a sac fly really, but obviously put a good swing on it and hit it as hard as possible.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2024
Pinch-hitter Rhys Hoskins narrowly missed a grand slam and settled for a sac fly to cut the lead to 4-3.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 6, 2024
Rookie lefty Cody Bradford then came in to face Alvarez, whose 401-foot sac fly to the warning track in center field came on the ninth pitch.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
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