"Runs Allowed" is a statistic used in baseball to measure the total number of runs a team or pitcher has given up during a game or over a season. This metric helps evaluate a team's defensive performance and a pitcher's effectiveness. A lower number of runs allowed typically indicates better performance in preventing the opposing team from scoring. In the context of individual players, pitchers are often assessed by their runs allowed to determine their skill level. Teams also analyze this statistic to improve their overall strategy and make decisions about player acquisitions and game tactics.