earned run
noun
: a run in baseball that scores without benefit of an error before the fielding team has had a chance to make the third putout of the inning
Examples of earned run in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Wednesday’s outing left a different impression, though, as Warren surrendered six earned runs over four innings in the Yankees’ 6-1 loss to the Rangers.
—
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Max Kaplan struck out four and surrendered one earned run on six hits and a walk, while Joey Benoit homered and drove in two runs as Taunton defeated Oliver Ames 6-4 in the Hockomock League.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Cerantola has allowed just two earned runs and recorded 18 strikeouts in 12 games.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
While the group has 13 instances of holding opponents to one earned run or fewer — including five when asked to cover at least three innings — the bullpen also has given up five runs or more in seven of 24 league games.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for earned run
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Max Kaplan struck out four and surrendered one earned run on six hits and a walk, while Joey Benoit homered and drove in two runs as Taunton defeated Oliver Ames 6-4 in the Hockomock League.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Cerantola has allowed just two earned runs and recorded 18 strikeouts in 12 games.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
While the group has 13 instances of holding opponents to one earned run or fewer — including five when asked to cover at least three innings — the bullpen also has given up five runs or more in seven of 24 league games.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for earned run
Cite this Entry
“Earned run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earned%20run. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
