pickoff play
Example Sentences
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The Guardians pulled off a successful pickoff play at second base Wednesday against Texas, the first for a Cleveland team since July 9, 1985.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2022
He was helped when Kiké Hernández was retired on a pickoff play in that first inning.
From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2021
Against the Nationals, he handled a one-hop throw from shortstop Amed Rosario with aplomb and tagged out Victor Robles on a pickoff play from Syndergaard.
From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2019
Billy Hamilton stole bases on back-to-back pitches in the second and swiped his 51st base in the fourth, but was caught stealing later in the inning on a nice pickoff play by Nelson.
From Washington Times • Aug. 13, 2016
Hamilton stole bases on back-to-back pitches in the second and swiped his 51st base in the fourth, but was caught stealing later in the inning on a nice pickoff play by Nelson.
From Washington Times • Aug. 12, 2016
