sacrifice fly

noun

|Updated on: 10 Aug 2018

Definition of sacrifice fly

: an outfield fly in baseball caught by a fielder after which a runner scores

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Recent Examples of sacrifice fly from the Web

Dietrich had a solid night at the plate Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a double and drove in a run with a sacrifice fly.

— matthew defranks, Sun-Sentinel.com, "A Closer Look: Milwaukee Brewers 8, Miami Marlins 4," 11 July 2018
The veteran right-hander even gave himself a 2-1 lead in the second, following up A.J. Ellis’ run-scoring single with a sacrifice fly to center.

— jeff sanders, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Ross hit hard as Pirates beat Padres," 2 July 2018
Rhys Hoskins followed with a sacrifice fly before lefty-hitting Odubel Herrera reached down for a low-and-outside pitch and impossibly hooked it into right field for a game-tying single.

— scott lauber, Philly.com, "Andrew Knapp's walk-off homer gives Phillies improbable win over Nationals in 13 innings," 1 July 2018
Facing lefthander Roenis Elias in the eighth, Benintendi extended Boston's lead to 9-2 with a sacrifice fly to center.

— erik erickson, courant.com, "Red Sox Hit Three Homers In Rout Of Mariners," 17 June 2018
The Diamondbacks added two more runs in the third inning when outfielder David Peralta hit an RBI triple and Marte scored him with a sacrifice fly.

— richard morin, azcentral, "Diamondbacks offense continues torrid June in another win over Pirates," 13 June 2018
Hunter Rumachik walked with the based loaded and Henkle drove in the other with a sacrifice fly.

— c.r. walker, Elgin Courier-News, "Way too much Laxner: Nick Laxner settles in as Huntley shuts down Barrington for sectional title," 2 June 2018
Santiago put the Mounties ahead, 2-1, with a sacrifice fly to left field in the third inning.

— jeff tully, latimes.com, "College Update: Chamberlain among NCAA top 10 for Pepperdine volleyball," 29 May 2018
Davis drove in the game’s first run with a sacrifice fly to center field.

— eduardo a. encina, baltimoresun.com, "After 8-3 setback and series loss in Tampa Bay, Orioles reach Memorial Day still floundering," 27 May 2018

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