pickoff

Example Sentences

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Allen was sacked eight times, his most in any games, for 70 lost yards and Bullock's final pickoff killed the Bills' last desperate drive with 18 seconds remaining.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

Cameron had advanced to third on Gilbert’s errant pickoff throw to first base.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Not coincidentally, Ohtani suffered a right-hamstring bruise when he was hit by a pickoff throw from Reds left-hander Brent Suter on May 16.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024

A bad throw on a pickoff attempt by Thornton allowed Hoerner to advance to second.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

The other rule changes — restrictions on infield shifts, limits on pickoff throws, and bigger bases — led to more singles, more doubles, more triples and more stolen bases.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024