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What happens on a sacrifice fly?

The batter flies out, but a runner scores.

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  1. The batter reaches first base
  2. A runner is doubled off base
  3. The batter is out and a runner scores ✔

Why: A sacrifice fly is a fly-ball out that lets a runner score. The batter gets an RBI, and it does not count as an at-bat.

Huh, didn't know that: MLB made the sacrifice fly an official rule in 1954.

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Why was the batter happy about his out? He sacrificed for the team and still got an RBI.
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Answer: The batter is out and a runner scores. A sacrifice fly is a fly-ball out that lets a runner score. The batter gets an RBI, and it does not count as an at-bat.

  1. Sacrifice Fly (MLB Glossary) www.mlb.com/glossary/standard-stats/sacrifice-fly
    A sacrifice fly occurs when a batter hits a fly-ball out to the outfield or foul territory that allows a runner to score.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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