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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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

In just the “S” section, definitions are provided for the set position, a squeeze play, the strike zone and a suspended game.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2021

Hoyer also withstood a potential squeeze play from Pelosi, and, to some degree Clyburn, for the whip position when Democrats lost the majority in the fall of 2010.

From Fox News • Nov. 1, 2018

So there you have it, folks — the 2018 season’s first recorded squeeze play.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2018

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