pop fly
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pop fly
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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And thanks to his pop fly against Bruján, nobody can complain that a cherished record was broken in a way that would have raised the ire of many.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025
First he had a 3-and-1 count to Everly and got a pop fly with one out.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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
Brandon Nimmo opened the game with a double and scored when Alonso’s two-out pop fly dropped in shallow left-center for an RBI single.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023
The next batter hits a pop fly, and Khyler snatches it out of the air.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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