sacrifice fly

[ sak-ruh-fahys flahy ]

noun

, Baseball.

1. a sacrifice hit in which a fly ball, hit when there are fewer than two outs, is caught by a fielder for an out, but was hit deep enough to allow one or more base runners to score. Compare sacrifice bunt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sacrifice fly¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The next batter, Alex Bregman, gave the Astros their first lead of the World Series with a sacrifice fly.

From Washington Post

There was but one man out, and the proper play at this juncture was a long sacrifice fly to the outfield.

From Project Gutenberg

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