earned run average
nounDefinition of earned run average
: the average number of earned runs per game scored against a pitcher in baseball determined by dividing the total of earned runs scored against him by the total number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine
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In two starts with the Missions, Burnes' earned run average is 29.35. — Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Yasmani Grandal has managed to stay productive offensively despite recent power outage," 11 Aug. 2019 Fortunately, that has been a strength all season and the team came into Sunday’s game against the Fresno Grizzlies leading the PCL in earned run average at 3.83. — Alex Miller, ExpressNews.com, "Pitching staff carrying Missions into final month of season," 5 Aug. 2019 Consider this: The 59-48 Red Sox are averaging 5.85 runs per game, the best in the major leagues entering Monday’s games, and had a team earned run average of 4.66, good for 19th. — James Wagner, New York Times, "The Yankees Are Still on Top, but the Red Sox Are Surging," 29 July 2019 Messick went 11-1 on the mound with a 1.06 earned run average and 125 strikeouts this spring with only 18 walks in 86 innings pitched. — J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, "Plant City sweeps Florida Dairy Farmers baseball honors," 17 June 2019 But the team’s earned run average this year is acid reflux-inducing 5.10, which ranks dead last in the National League. — Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, "Kiszla: All-star David Dahl a smash hit for Rockies, but can Blake Street Bombers 2.0 slug their way to playoffs?," 30 June 2019 Pinet, a right-hander, arrives at state with a 2-4 record but a very healthy 2.75 earned run average. — Mark Stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee King is heading to state for the first time in 15 years. Here are four reasons why.," 11 June 2018 Bridges was second on the team with an ERA (earned run average) of 3.19 and led the team in strikeouts, wins and complete games. — Emmett Hall, sun-sentinel.com, "Flying L’s pitcher looking to build on strong freshmen performance," 13 June 2019 Facing right-hander Matt Harvey – who entered with a 3-5 record and 5.28 earned run average – Milwaukee didn't get a baserunner aboard until Travis Shaw singled against the shift to open the fifth. — Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Reds 8, Brewers 2: Freddy Peralta struggles early, gets little help from the offense," 1 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'earned run average.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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