unearned run

American  

noun

Baseball.

1. a run scored as the result of defensive errors.

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Example Sentences

It appeared they were heading for a loss in Game 5 until an error-riddled fifth inning by the Yankees allowed the Dodgers to tie the game with five unearned runs.

From Los Angeles Times

Those miscues resulted in a remarkable 103 unearned runs, which wasn’t just the most in baseball this year—but the most in baseball in 25 years.

From The Wall Street Journal

He gave up only two unearned runs in 6 ⅔ innings with nine strikeouts, and he’s clearly ready for the next step.

From Los Angeles Times

Hernandez has given up one unearned run in 29 1/3 innings while going 6-0 with 58 strikeouts and three walks.

From Los Angeles Times

With two outs, Miguel Rojas booted a more routine grounder at second base, resulting in yet another error and unearned run.

From Los Angeles Times