It’s a full 15-game slate Friday in Major League Baseball, giving you the full boat of NRFI/YRFI betting options.
If you’ve yet to dip your betting toe into this prop, it’s easy and quick: pick the game or games you think the teams will combine for an opening run in the first inning or not. Once the first inning is over, you find out if you win or lose.
I'll share my three best NFRI bets, YRFI bets, and MLB picks for Friday, June 20.
Best NRFI/YRFI bets today
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Run in the first inning – YES
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Run in the first inning – NO
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Run in the first inning – YES
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NRFI/YRFI bets for June 20
Royals at Padres: YRFI (Play at ProphetX)
The Kansas City Royals have seen the second-most NRFIs in their games, with no runs 63% of the time. However, they’re currently tied for the longest YRFI streak in the majors at three.
K.C.’s Michael Lorenzen is 1-4 in his last six starts and has a 7.36 ERA in June. A first inning run has plated in three of his last four starts, with Lorenzen getting tagged twice.
It’s been a rough month for San Diego Padres’ starter Nick Pivetta too, as he’s carrying a 5.82 ERA in three June starts, with a YRFI cashing in two of those.
Braves at Marlins: NRFI (Play at ProphetX)
The Miami Marlins have seen no runs in the first inning in 53% of their games, and are currently riding a three-game NRFI streak, tied with a bevy of teams for longest current streak.
They’re taking on the Atlanta Braves, who are on the opposite end of the spectrum, having an opening inning run plate in 54% of their games.
This is a unique pitching matchup, so I’m going to lean on the NRFI side. Atlanta is starting 20-year-old Didier Fuentes, who will become the Braves’ youngest pitcher to start a game in over 50 years.
I don’t think it’ll be a long stint, and it could be electric: he has 48 strikeouts over 39 innings across his minor league stints.
The Fish are trotting out Janson Junk in his first start this season. He’s been a bulk reliever in five appearances this year and has authored a 2.78 ERA.
Nationals at Dodgers: YRFI (Play at ProphetX)
Let’s wrap with two teams near the top of the YRFI ladder.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have seen the second-most first inning runs scored in their games at 57%. The Washington Nationals are a few rungs down in seventh, with 54% of games featuring a YRFI, and 20 of 35 times happening on the road.
L.A. starts veteran Clayton Kershaw, and there’s been early action in his six starts this year, with four starts featuring first-inning runs. The Dodgers have accounted for three of those, while the opposition has tagged him twice as well.
MacKenzie Gore gets the start for Washington, and he’s only seen three of his last eight starts feature first inning runs – but two of those starts have come in his most recent back-to-back outings.
A total of nine first-inning runs have been scored in three head-to-heads this season, getting a YRFI twice, so there’s plenty to side with the yes on this one.
❓What are NRFI and YRFI bets❓
NRFI (No Run First Inning) and YRFI (Yes Run First Inning) bets add a thrilling twist to the start of an MLB game. A NRFI bet is a wager that no runs will be scored in the first inning. You're betting that the starting pitchers for both teams will get through the first inning without allowing any runs, whether by striking out batters, inducing ground balls, or through solid defensive play.
A YRFI bet is the exact opposite. You're betting that at least one run will be scored in the first inning. In this case, you’re hoping for an early offensive burst such as a leadoff walk, a timely hit, or even a home run.
NRFI and YRFI bets add excitement to the early part of a game and offer immediate gratification for bettors looking for a quick resolution.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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