earned run

American  

[urnd ruhn] / ˈɜrnd ˈrʌn /

noun

Baseball.

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of earned run

An Americanism first recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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

They added another in the fourth off Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez, handing the Cy Young contender just his fourth start this season of more than three earned runs.

From Los Angeles Times

In his first four rehab starts for Oklahoma City, he gave up 17 hits and 11 earned runs in 14 innings.

From Los Angeles Times