What does “Sacrifice Fly (Sac Fly)” mean?

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Definition: Sacrifice Fly (Sac Fly)

A batted ball hit into the outfield that is caught for an out, but allows a runner to score after tagging up. The batter is credited with a run batted in (RBI) but not an at-bat, making it a valuable way to contribute offensively without lowering batting average.

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Term:Sacrifice Fly (Sac Fly)
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