Can a motion in limine be used to exclude evidence at trial?

ExakTime argues Snoeck has forfeited his challenge to the court's denial of his motion because he did not secure a ruling from the court on the record, citing People v. Ramos (1997) 15 Cal.4th 1133, 1171 (motion in limine may preserve objection for appeal, but party "must secure an express ruling from the court"). In Ramos, although the defendant filed a pretrial motion to exclude evidence, and defense counsel had discussed it with the court, counsel did not reassert his objection when the prosecution introduced the evidence at trial. (Ibid.)