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earned run average
a measure of the effectiveness of a pitcher, obtained by dividing the number of earned runs scored against the pitcher by the number of innings pitched and multiplying the result by nine. A pitcher yielding three earned runs in nine innings has an earned run average of 3.00. Abbreviation: ERA, era. -
baseball
In America, baseball is a game played by two teams of nine players. Each player from one team hits a ball with a bat and then tries to run around three bases and get to the home base before the other team can get the ball back. -
night watchman
watchman. -
play-off
(in competitive sports) the playing of an extra game, rounds, innings, etc., in order to settle a tie. -
seventh-inning stretch
Baseball. a point in the game when spectators rise from their seats to relax by stretching their legs, usually after six and one-half innings.