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pickoff

NOUN
squeeze play
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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

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

Peterson cost himself with an errant pickoff attempt prior to Ohtani’s run-scoring single.

From Seattle Times May 29, 2024

Hancock moved them to second with a throwing error on an ill-advised pickoff attempt at second base.

From Seattle Times May 1, 2024

We can relax and enjoy the thrill of the home run, the drama of the double play, the impossible catch, the spectacular pickoff.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2024




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