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Cabrera, E

RHP · Chicago Cubs · 2026 Season

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Cabrera, E has allowed a first-inning run in 2 of 15 starts in 2026 (13.3%). His 86.7% NRFI rate ranks #15 of 187 qualified starters (10+ starts). Last start: 2026-08-16.

86.7%
NRFI Rate
13-2
Record
15
Starts
1L
Streak

2026 Starts

OldestRecent
SD
W
CIN
W
TEX
W
CWS
W
MIL
W
SF
L
COL
W
COL
W
NYM
W
STL
L

First Inning Performance

2026 season avg · 15 starts

AVG RUNS
0.27
Lower is better
AVG HITS
0.73
Lower is better
AVG K
0.87
Higher is better
AVG BB
0.07
Lower is better

About NRFI Stats

NRFI (No Runs First Inning) tracks whether a starting pitcher holds the opposing lineup scoreless in the first inning. A high NRFI rate indicates a pitcher who consistently gets through the first without giving up runs — a key signal for first-inning prop bets.

Through 15 starts this season, Cabrera, E has held the first inning scoreless 13 times (86.7% NRFI rate). He's averaging 0.27 runs, 0.73 hits, 0.87 Ks, and 0.07 walks per first inning this season.

Opening Line Analytics combines Cabrera, E's historical stats with real-time lineup data and 10,000-iteration Monte Carlo simulation to generate a combined NRFI probability before every start.

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