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sacrifice hit
noun[ C ]
uk /ˌsæk.rɪ.faɪs ˈhɪt/ us /ˌsæk.rə.faɪs ˈhɪt/
in baseball, an occasion when a batter intentionally hits the ball in a way that will end their turn, in order to allow another player to run to the next base or score a run(= point):
His sacrifice hit was vital in allowing us to win the game.
He had more sacrifice hits than any other player in the league.
Whenever a player reached base, they would use a stolen base or sacrifice hit to move the runner along.
The Japanese style of play emphasizes bunting, stealing bases, and making sacrifice hits.
A sacrifice hit is not counted as an official time at bat.
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