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pickoff play

NOUN
squeeze play
Synonyms


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Rizzo was placed on the injured list Aug. 3, more than two months after getting hurt May 28 when he collided with San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. on a pickoff play.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023

The key to Keibert Ruiz and Josh Bell’s pickoff play?

From Washington Post • Jun. 21, 2022

Twins: INF Gio Urshela stayed in the game after appearing to injure his lower right leg on a pickoff play at second base that ended the fourth.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2022

On an attempted pickoff play at third base, Donaldson pushed Anderson off the bag, ultimately resulting in a safe call.

From New York Times • May 22, 2022

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




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