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Monitor your plants, pick off any insects or slugs, or spray the plant with water to dislodge the pests.
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Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
Crawford went 0-for-1 and reached base on a walk but was picked off second base by Randy Rodríguez before being subbed out for a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 20 June 2024
Right? Pick play The worst interception of the day was thrown by rookie quarterback Devin Leary, who stared down tight end Riley Sharp and then had his late pass picked off by cornerback Bump Cooper Jr., who ran untouched for about 30 yards for a touchdown.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2024
Holmes was in fifth place coming around the final turn and picked off two runners in the final 100 meters to finish in a personal best 49.78 seconds.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2024
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Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
Crawford went 0-for-1 and reached base on a walk but was picked off second base by Randy Rodríguez before being subbed out for a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 20 June 2024
Right? Pick play The worst interception of the day was thrown by rookie quarterback Devin Leary, who stared down tight end Riley Sharp and then had his late pass picked off by cornerback Bump Cooper Jr., who ran untouched for about 30 yards for a touchdown.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2024
Holmes was in fifth place coming around the final turn and picked off two runners in the final 100 meters to finish in a personal best 49.78 seconds.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2024
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