sacrifice fly

n. Abbr. SF Baseball

A fly ball enabling a runner to score after it is caught by a fielder.

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sac′rifice fly`

a fly ball in baseball that enables a base runner, usu. at third base, to score after the ball is caught.

[1965–70]

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sacrifice fly - a sacrifice made by hitting a long fly ball

sacrifice - (baseball) an out that advances the base runners

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