unearned run

noun

Baseball.

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

Example Sentences

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.

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

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

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

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Presumptive ace Blake Snell is shaky for a second consecutive start, allowing five unearned runs fueled by four walks, and what happens?

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