pick·off 
/ˈpɪkˌɑ:f/ noun
plural pick·offs /ˈpɪkˌɑ:f/ noun [count] US, baseball : a play in which a runner who is close to a base is tagged out when the pitcher or catcher quickly throws the ball to that base
▪ He made a pickoff throw to third base. — see also pick off at 1pick
▪ He made a pickoff throw to third base. — see also pick off at 1pick
