Originally posted by plawrence: I never liked the way unearned runs were figured anyway. Correct me if I'm wrong, 'cause I'm not 100% sure here, but if there are two outs and no one on, and the next batter reaches on an error, if the next guy hits a homer, then both runs are unearned.
I have no problem with the run that scored on the error being unearned, but the pitcher did give up a homer. Seems to me that should be an earned run.
Same scenario: After the error, the pitcher gets tatooed. Gives up homers, doubles, walks, and 6 runs. All unearned? Makes no sense.
I believe you're right Plaw. All runs allowed by a pitcher after a two-out error are unearned. It makes no sense to me either, although in this game, it helps us (other than slimming our chances for the win, of course).
