Definitions

squeeze play

NOUN

attempt to pick off baseball runner

Synonyms

WEAK

hit-and-run play pickoff pickoff play pitch-out

Example Sentences

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In the ninth, the Dodgers put on a squeeze play with runners on the corners and no outs, tying the score when Chris Taylor’s bunt got away from Mets reliever Adam Ottavino.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2024

Then Kevin Smith brought in another run on a successful squeeze play.

From Washington Post • Apr. 12, 2023

The New York Times criticized Mitchell for “an ugly squeeze play by the administration to force Fortas off the bench,” but it did nothing to deter his efforts.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2023

Rangers reliever Dennis Santana made a heads-up defensive play to prevent the A’s from pulling off a squeeze play in the fifth.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2022

Fearing an attempted squeeze play, Eliot signaled for Rod to keep the ball high and close on Cline.

From Rival Pitchers of Oakdale by Scott, Morgan