Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_38 (earnings__ INTEGER, rank INTEGER)
### Question:
Who has the lowest earnings that has a rank smaller than 2?
### Answer:
SELECT MIN(earnings__) AS $__ FROM table_name_38 WHERE rank < 2