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Gausman

RHP · Chicago Cubs · 2026 Season

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Gausman has allowed a first-inning run in 10 of 32 starts in 2026 (31.2%). His 68.8% NRFI rate ranks #114 of 187 qualified starters (10+ starts). Last start: 2026-09-23.

68.8%
NRFI Rate
22-10
Record
32
Starts
2W
Streak

2026 Starts

OldestRecent
STL
W
KC
L
WSH
W
CWS
W
ARI
W
CIN
W
MIL
W
MIL
L
ATL
W
MIA
W

First Inning Performance

2026 season avg · 32 starts

AVG RUNS
0.72
Lower is better
AVG HITS
1.03
Lower is better
AVG K
0.94
Higher is better
AVG BB
0.38
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 32 starts this season, Gausman has held the first inning scoreless 22 times (68.8% NRFI rate). He's averaging 0.72 runs, 1.03 hits, 0.94 Ks, and 0.38 walks per first inning this season.

Opening Line Analytics combines Gausman'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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