Sacrifices at the plate' is a baseball term that refers to when a batter intentionally hits a weakly hit ball, such as a bunt, in order to advance a runner on base. The term 'bunts' is a 5 letter word that is used to describe this action. A bunt is a type of hit in which the batter taps the ball lightly with the bat and runs to first base. This strategy is often used to move a runner from one base to another without the risk of a fielder catching the ball. Sacrifices at the plate are a common tactic used by teams to score runs and gain an advantage over their opponents.