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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

From that standpoint, what was it like to see catcher Keibert Ruiz, once his partner in a highly effective pickoff play, sign an eight-year, $50 million extension before the season?

From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2023

Odorizzi fell behind half of the 22 hitters he faced and also committed a throwing error on a pickoff play that led to New York’s third run.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 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