Cubs
First-inning scoring · #30 in MLB
The Cubs have scored in the first inning 19% of the time this 2026 season — 30th in MLB. That's 22% at home and 17% on the road. Over their last 10, they've put a run on the board in the 1st 3 times. On the other side, Cubs pitching allows a first-inning run 22% of the time (0.42 runs allowed per game).
| Split | G | Score rate | Runs/1st |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 19% | 0.41 |
| Home | 36 | 22% | 0.56 |
| Away | 42 | 17% | 0.29 |
| Last 10 | 10 | 30% | 0.90 |
| Allowed (1st) | 78 | 22% | 0.42 |
vs Handedness
Informational splits — not model inputs.
| vs | G | Score rate | Runs/1st |
|---|---|---|---|
| vs LHP | 19 | 11% | 0.10 |
| vs RHP | 55 | 22% | 0.53 |