The Sacrifice Bunt

A sacrifice bunt is a strategic baseball move where the batter deliberately bunts the ball softly, aiming to advance a runner on base rather than trying to get on base themselves. The goal is to move the runner closer to home plate, increasing the chances of scoring on a subsequent hit or play. This is often used in situations with runners in scoring position and fewer than two outs. While it might result in the batter being easily retired, it is considered a smart team play to improve overall offensive opportunities.