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earned run

earned run

noun

Definition of earned run

: a run in baseball that scores without benefit of an error before the fielding team has had a chance to make the third putout of the inning

Recent Examples on the Web

//World Series Most Valuable Player Stephen Strasburg was 2-0 in two appearances and allowed four earned runs over 14⅓ innings.
— BostonGlobe.com, "Former Yankee is high on Liu," 2 Nov. 2019
//The starters’ success meant their top relievers — Sean Doolittle and Hudson — allowed two earned runs over 13 innings in the first two rounds plus the Wild Card game, and helped build a 2-0 lead in the World Series.
— Jon Meoli, baltimoresun.com, "Nationals offset shortcomings for weeks, but bullpen on par with the Orioles’ is showing itself in World Series," 29 Oct. 2019
//Astros fan Kate Upton, who watched husband Justin Verlander give up three earned runs in five innings, broke her Twitter silence during the World Series to explain the rule to fans who may be confused.
— Nick Schwartz, For The Win, "Kate Upton sounds off on World Series interference call controversy," 29 Oct. 2019
//The right-hander gave up five earned runs in seven innings, suffering his first loss since the middle of May.
— Usa Today Sports, USA TODAY, "How to watch Astros vs. Nationals: MLB live stream, schedule, TV channel, start time for World Series Game 5," 27 Oct. 2019
//Washington's Max Scherzer pitched five innings, gave up two earned runs and struck out seven to pick up the win.
— Jill Martin, CNN, "Washington Nationals beat heavily favored Astros in Game 1 of World Series," 22 Oct. 2019
//Postseason history: 1-1 with a 5.14 ERA in two starts, including yielding four earned runs in seven innings pitched.
— Chris Wassel, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, "Houston Astros at New York Yankees ALCS Game 5 odds, lines, picks and betting tips," 18 Oct. 2019
//The other Astros pitchers have allowed 12 earned runs in 11⅓ innings, a 9.53 ERA.
— Fred Goodall, chicagotribune.com, "Rays rough up Zack Greinke in a 10-3 win that cuts their ALDS deficit to 2-1. Justin Verlander will start Game 4 for the Astros on 3 days’ rest.," 7 Oct. 2019
//His passiveness culminated in Yankees' elimination in Game 4 of the ALDS last season, waiting in the dugout as Sabathia allowed three earned runs in the third inning.
— Michael Shapiro, SI.com, "Three Keys That Will Decide the Yankees-Twins ALDS," 1 Oct. 2019

First Known Use of earned run

1871, in the meaning defined above

Dictionary Entries near earned run

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