In 26 starts, he has allowed 27 first-inning runs.

He was as cool as could be from the start, even after yielding two first-inning runs.

The first-inning runs were nothing more than Dotson has come to expect.

The first-inning run - fine, chalk it up to nerves.

His first-inning run batted in, on a ground ball to the right side of the infield, was a result.

On the strength of six first-inning runs, however, the Nationals sprang back to life.

And the Mets responded right away with a pair of first-inning runs.

Mussina has given up six first-inning runs over his last five starts.

Staked to two first-inning runs, Wells still had a shaky start.

He has given up 16 first-inning runs in six of his nine starts.