Aaron Hicks celebrates with third base coach Tony Mansolino after hitting a three-run homer in the first inning of the Orioles’ 8-6 win over the Rays.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/06/21/aaron-hicks-homer-and-four-rbi-night-propels-orioles-past-rays/

After a hitless first inning, players started to make contact and Biddle clapped softly for each hit.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/high-school/ct-double-duty-classic-baseball-history-20230720-n3zutnptarhopig7emrtjdosiy-story.html

After Bello worked a 12-pitch, 1-2-3 first inning, the Red Sox took an early 1-0 lead on three consecutive 1-out singles.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/17/sox-bats-go-big-in-brayan-bellos-birthday-game/

After just two hits following the first inning, Zach Watson led off the eighth frame with a solo home run.

Source: https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2023/04/late-rally-not-enough-as-baysox-drop-another-to-rubber-ducks/

After SFA regained a one-run lead in the bottom of the first inning, second baseman ignited the first of K-State’s home runs — all of which were smashed to left field despite a 5 mph wind gust to the south.

Source: https://www.kstatecollegian.com/2023/02/18/home-runs-lift-wildcat-baseball-to-second-win-of-season/

An eight-run first inning that featured a three-run home run by Adam Magpoc over the screen in right field in Encino led the Cubs to the Mission League win.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2023-03-13/corona-ethan-schiefelbein-baseball-prep-roundup

Angels star Shohei Ohtani waits to bat during the first inning of their game against the Miami Marlins on Friday night at Angel Stadium.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/05/26/angels-cant-reel-in-marlins-as-4-game-win-streak-ends/

Angels star Shohei Ohtani walks to the dugout after striking out during the first inning of their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/11/02/the-audible-shoheis-destination-hardens-arrival-and-whats-with-caleb/

Angels starting pitcher Jose Suarez throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Oakland A’s on Monday night at Angel Stadium.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/04/24/angels-come-up-short-in-slugfest-after-another-sloppy-start-for-jose-suarez/

Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Dodgers on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/06/20/angels-reid-detmers-rides-re-tooled-slider-to-his-best-game-of-the-season/

Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night at Angel Stadium.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/06/09/shohei-ohtani-is-better-at-plate-than-on-mound-as-angels-win-5th-straight/

Ansonia junior Landyn Bowman makes the throw over to first base during the first inning against Fairlawn.

Source: https://www.dailyadvocate.com/2023/05/16/softball-and-baseball-scores-from-may-15/

Apr 28, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Drew Rucinski (47) pitches the ball against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Oakland Coliseum.

Source: https://deadspin.com/as-turn-to-drew-rucinski-in-bid-to-halt-streak-vs-mari-1850402963

Apr 29, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers (48) throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/05/13/angels-vs-guardians-prediction-odds-saturday-may-13/

Apr 4, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/04/09/best-nrfi-yrfi-bets-today-yusei-kikuchi-blue-jays/

Aug 29, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot (47) throws in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.

Source: https://deadspin.com/dodgers-power-past-diamondbacks-to-complete-three-game-1850790818?utm_source=regular

Aug 7, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Ken Waldichuk (64) throws a pitch against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Source: https://deadspin.com/rookies-square-off-as-as-white-sox-open-4-game-series-1850769466?utm_source=regular

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde watches players during the first inning of a game against the Cubs on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Wrigley Field.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20230618/orioles-rally-in-6th-beat-cubs-6-3

Benches clear in the first inning after Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo and Ronald Acuña Jr. exchange a few words.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/baseball/ronald-acuna-jrjohan-oviedo-benches-clear/620349

Blackburn had thrown eight straight pitches out of the strike zone at one point and said his landing spot on the mound became muddy in the constant drizzle during the first inning.

Source: https://drgnews.com/2023/09/27/wallner-hits-grand-slam-in-twins-drubbing-of-as/