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

His other 23 outs: 11 ground balls, a fly ball, a foul out, and that pickoff.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 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

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

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

A bad throw on a pickoff attempt by Thornton allowed Hoerner to advance to second.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024