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What is usually an earned run?

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  1. A run scored without help from errors or passed balls
  2. A run that scores because of an error
  3. Every run scored in extra innings

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References

  1. Earned Run (ER) | MLB Glossary www.mlb.com/glossary/standard-stats/earned-run Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Automatic Runner | MLB Glossary www.mlb.com/glossary/rules/designated-runner Checked 2026-10-12.

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