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earned run
[ urnd ruhn ]
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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of earned run1
An Americanism first recorded in 1875–80
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Example Sentences
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Gonsolin made his longest rehab start yet Tuesday, giving up three earned runs while fanning five batters across four innings.
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He has given up no earned runs in 43 innings this season.
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He has pitched 36 innings without giving up any earned runs.
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In October, he appeared in all four World Series games during Chicago’s sweep of Houston, giving up three hits and two earned runs with seven strikeouts and two walks over five innings pitched.
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Freshman Carlos Acuna was impressive for six innings for Birmingham, striking out seven and giving up two earned runs.
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