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pop fly

NOUN
baseball hit high in the air
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There was a dropped pop fly in foul territory, a misplayed ball in center that went for a triple by Phoenix Call, wild pitches and walks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The game ended in the bottom of the ninth with a Nate Lopez pop fly falling in left field as Mira Costa’s shortstop, left fielder and center fielder tried to catch it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

Brady Ebel reached base when a pop fly in front of home plate dropped for a single.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2024

It appeared the lack of an interference call wouldn’t make much of a difference in Sunday’s outcome after Abner Uribe retired Giancarlo Stanton on a pop fly for the second out of the inning.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024

The next batter hits a pop fly, and Khyler snatches it out of the air.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone