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earned run average
noun[ C ]
uk /ˌɜːnd ˌrʌn ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/ us /ˌɝːnd ˌrʌn ˈæv.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
in baseball, the average number of runs (= points) scored against a pitcher (= a player who throws the ball) in each nine innings (= periods of play), not including runs that are scored because of mistakes by other players on the pitcher's team:
He has the lowest earned run average in the league.
She has an earned run average of 2.36.
He has won eleven games this year despite his high earned run average.
The team's 6.03 earned run average is the highest in the major leagues.
He strikes out a lot of hitters but has a high earned run average.
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