earned run

American

[urnd ruhn] / ˈɜrnd ˈrʌn /

noun

Baseball.

a run yielded by and charged to a pitcher in which no error, interference, or other misplay by any player was involved. ER

Etymology

Origin of earned run

An Americanism first recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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Yoshinobu struck out three and gave up one earned run while recording five outs and then said after his outing he would pitch once more before departing for the WBC.

From Los Angeles Times

After giving up one earned run, three hits and striking out three in his 30-pitch outing, Yamamoto said he believes his next start will be on Friday against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

He didn’t allow an earned run that day.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he was also punished for a few too many mistakes, charged with four earned runs in six-plus innings.

From Los Angeles Times

He led the league in earned run average four years running.

From Los Angeles Times

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