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In [[baseball]], an '''earned run''' is any [[Run (baseball)|run]] that was fully enabled by the offensive team's production in the face of competent play from the defensive team. Conversely, an '''unearned run''' is a run that would not have been scored without the aid of an [[Error (baseball)|error]] or a [[passed ball]] committed by the defense; it is "unearned" in that it was, in a sense, "given away" by the defensive team.

In [[baseball]], an '''earned run''' is any [[Run (baseball)|run]] that was fully enabled by the offensive team's production{{explain|date=April 2026}} in the face of competent play from the defensive team. Conversely, an '''unearned run''' is a run that would not have been scored without the aid of an [[Error (baseball)|error]] or a [[passed ball]] committed by the defense; it is "unearned" in that it was, in a sense, "given away" by the defensive team.

Earned and unearned runs count equally toward the game score; the difference is purely [[baseball statistics|statistical]]. Both total runs and earned runs are tabulated as part of a pitcher's statistics, but earned runs are specially denoted because of their use in calculating a pitcher's [[earned run average]] (ERA), the number of earned runs allowed by the pitcher per nine [[innings pitched]] (i.e., averaged over a regulation game). Thus, in effect, the pitcher is held personally accountable for earned runs, while the responsibility for unearned runs is shared with the rest of the team.

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* A baserunner scores by any means after the third out would have been made except for an error other than catcher's interference.

* A batter or runner advances one or more bases on an error or passed ball (but not a wild pitch) and scores on a play that would otherwise not have provided the opportunity to score.

* Under either form of a WBSC tiebreaker in which each half-inning starts with the last one or two batters from the previous inning being placed on either second base (and if two runners, first base) to begin the inning, ~~a run~~ scored by these runners are unearned. If the runners are erased on a fielder's choice which places a batter on base, and the new batter-runner later scores, this would also be an unearned run. This rule was first implemented in WBSC competitions in 2008 and in the World Baseball Classic in 2013, with Major League Baseball adding it in 2020.

* Under either form of a WBSC tiebreaker in which each half-inning starts with the last one or two batters from the previous inning being placed on either second base (and if two runners, first base) to begin the inning, runs scored by these runners are unearned. If the runners are erased on a fielder's choice which places a batter on base, and the new batter-runner later scores, this would also be an unearned run. This rule was first implemented in WBSC competitions in 2008 and in the World Baseball Classic in 2013, with Major League Baseball adding it in 2020.

While the inning is still being played, the second and the second-last scenario can cause a temporary situation where a run has already scored, but its earned/unearned status is not yet certain. Under the last circumstance, for example, with two outs, a runner on [[third baseman|third base]] scores on a passed ball. For the time being, the run is unearned since the runner ''should'' still be at third. If the batter [[strikeout|strikes out]] to end the inning, it will stay that way. If the batter gets a [[base hit]], which would have scored the runner anyway, the run now becomes earned.

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-In [[baseball]], an '''earned run''' is any [[Run (baseball)|run]] that was fully enabled by the offensive team's production in the face of competent play from the defensive team.  Conversely, an '''unearned run''' is a run that would not have been scored without the aid of an [[Error (baseball)|error]] or a [[passed ball]] committed by the defense; it is "unearned" in that it was, in a sense, "given away" by the defensive team.
+In [[baseball]], an '''earned run''' is any [[Run (baseball)|run]] that was fully enabled by the offensive team's production{{explain|date=April 2026}} in the face of competent play from the defensive team.  Conversely, an '''unearned run''' is a run that would not have been scored without the aid of an [[Error (baseball)|error]] or a [[passed ball]] committed by the defense; it is "unearned" in that it was, in a sense, "given away" by the defensive team.
 Earned and unearned runs count equally toward the game score; the difference is purely [[baseball statistics|statistical]].  Both total runs and earned runs are tabulated as part of a pitcher's statistics, but earned runs are specially denoted because of their use in calculating a pitcher's [[earned run average]] (ERA), the number of earned runs allowed by the pitcher per nine [[innings pitched]] (i.e., averaged over a regulation game).  Thus, in effect, the pitcher is held personally accountable for earned runs, while the responsibility for unearned runs is shared with the rest of the team.
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 * A baserunner scores by any means after the third out would have been made except for an error other than catcher's interference.
 * A batter or runner advances one or more bases on an error or passed ball (but not a wild pitch) and scores on a play that would otherwise not have provided the opportunity to score.
-* Under either form of a WBSC tiebreaker in which each half-inning starts with the last one or two batters from the previous inning being placed on either second base (and if two runners, first base) to begin the inning, a run scored by these runners are unearned.  If the runners are erased on a fielder's choice which places a batter on base, and the new batter-runner later scores, this would also be an unearned run. This rule was first implemented in WBSC competitions in 2008 and in the World Baseball Classic in 2013, with Major League Baseball adding it in 2020.
+* Under either form of a WBSC tiebreaker in which each half-inning starts with the last one or two batters from the previous inning being placed on either second base (and if two runners, first base) to begin the inning, runs scored by these runners are unearned.  If the runners are erased on a fielder's choice which places a batter on base, and the new batter-runner later scores, this would also be an unearned run. This rule was first implemented in WBSC competitions in 2008 and in the World Baseball Classic in 2013, with Major League Baseball adding it in 2020.
 While the inning is still being played, the second and the second-last scenario can cause a temporary situation where a run has already scored, but its earned/unearned status is not yet certain.  Under the last circumstance, for example, with two outs, a runner on [[third baseman|third base]] scores on a passed ball.  For the time being, the run is unearned since the runner ''should'' still be at third. If the batter [[strikeout|strikes out]] to end the inning, it will stay that way.  If the batter gets a [[base hit]], which would have scored the runner anyway, the run now becomes earned.

Earned run: Difference between revisions

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