pop fly
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pop fly
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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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
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
In the third inning with the Mariners leading 4-0, Alex Bregman hit a pop fly to left field that carried into short porch known as the Crawford Boxes.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2023
Horace Clarke turned a double play off his heel and Joe Pepitone caught a pop fly over his shoulder.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
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