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unearned

adjective as in undeserved

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As if on cue, the Dodgers scored five unearned runs in the top of the fifth inning, waking up the comatose Paradise crowd.

While King gave up just an unearned run in five innings, Knack ran out of gas in a four-inning, four-run outing; a concerning result for an unproven pitcher who likely will start in the postseason.

The Dodgers also committed three errors, paving the way for the Brewers to score four unearned runs, and their win streak was snapped at five.

Gore allowed five runs — all unearned — in four innings, but walked a career-high six batters and yielded five hits.

Suarez left after surrendering two unearned runs on two hits, striking out five in 2 2/3 innings.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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