Outs that advance the runner, in baseball lingo

SACS

Think of plays where a batter is retired but helps a teammate move up a base—often seen in bunts or deep flies. The term sounds like it belongs in a grocery store but is all about strategy on the diamond.

In baseball, "sacs" is short for "sacrifice bunts" or "sacrifice flies," which are outs deliberately made to move a runner forward. The clue plays on the abbreviation "sacs" (from "sacrifices") to fit the crossword’s concise answer style. It’s a common term in baseball lingo, where players trade an out for better field position. The wordplay relies on knowing the sport’s shorthand.