earned run
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of earned run
An Americanism first recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Starter Ryan Johnson, who finished with a 14.40 earned run average in May, flirted with a no-hitter through through six innings on June 23 against the Baltimore Orioles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Ohtani has now gone 28 ⅔ innings without allowing an earned run, dating back to last season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
She was 10-3 last year with a 1.49 earned run average and 132 strikeouts in 80 innings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2026
With the Giants last season he went 4-11 with a 3.85 earned run average with 137 strikeouts in 152 innings pitched.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
I think I had an earned run average of about one and a half in 1916.
From The Forest Monster of Oz by Evans, Bob
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