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

There were boos when Brandon Marsh was caught stealing on a pickoff by Snell to end the inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025

This year, McCullough was key in Shohei Ohtani’s career-high 59-steal season, going over scouting reports of opposing pitchers’ pickoff tendencies with the $700-million star on a season-long basis.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Ohtani was hurt May 16 — his bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium — when struck by a pickoff attempt from Cincinnati left-hander Brent Sutter with a 2-2 count to Freddie Freeman.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2024