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sacrifice hit

noun

Definition of sacrifice hit

: a bunt in baseball that allows a runner to advance one base while the batter is put out

Examples of sacrifice hit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Michael stole home and Rodenbaugh followed on a sacrifice hit by Seriah Brokenborough in a three-run third inning, which put the Panthers in front 4-0. J.c. Carnahan, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Lake Howell walks off, Winter Springs and Eustis win softball Klassic openers," 6 Apr. 2018 With power all through his lineup, Hinch doesn’t play a lot of small ball: Houston was bottom five in the league in sacrifice hits (just 11 all year). SI.com, "Manager: Dave Roberts vs. A.J. Hinch," 22 Oct. 2017

First Known Use of sacrifice hit

1880, in the meaning defined above

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