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Originally posted by Mystery Squid
What's defined as an "earned" run? |
If a pitcher is 'responsible' for runners that score, he gets charged with an earned run...
Using last night's game as an example: Lowe left 2 runners on base when he was taken out. Arroyo gave up the three run home run when he came in. Lowe got 'charged' with the 3 runs 'cuz HE was the one that put 'em on base AND he's also responsible for the first batter the reliever faces...