Earned vs. Unearned Runs – Multiple Choice Quiz

With two outs, a routine ground ball is hit to shortstop, but he overthrows first base. The next batter hits a home run. What type of run is scored?

• Earned

• Unearned

• Partially Earned

• No Run Scored

The leadoff batter reaches first on a fielding error by the third baseman. Two batters later, a double drives him in. What type of run is this?

• Earned

• Unearned

• Partially Earned

• No Run Scored

With one out, a runner reaches on a clean single. The pitcher then throws a wild pickoff attempt into the stands, advancing the runner to third. The next batter hits a sacrifice fly. How should this run be scored?

• Earned

• Unearned

• Partially Earned

• No Run Scored

With two outs, a ground ball is misplayed by the second baseman. The next three hitters hit singles, scoring two runs. What are the runs considered?

• Earned

• Unearned

• Partially Earned

• No Run Scored

With no outs, the batter hits a triple. The next hitter hits a ground ball to short, who throws wildly to home plate, allowing the run to score. Is the run earned or unearned?

• Earned

• Unearned

• Partially Earned

• No Run Scored

With two outs, a clean single puts a runner on. The next batter hits a routine fly ball that’s dropped by the left fielder. A double follows, scoring two runs. What kind of runs are these?

• Earned

• Unearned

• Partially Earned

• No Run Scored

The leadoff hitter reaches on an error. The next batter strikes out, then the next two hit doubles, scoring a run. The inning ends with a groundout. What is the ruling on the run?

• Earned

• Unearned

• Partially Earned

• No Run Scored

Two outs, bases empty. The shortstop boots a grounder for an error. The next batter hits a clean home run. How are these runs scored?

• Earned

• Unearned

• Partially Earned

• No Run Scored