The Toronto Blue Jays have won 10 of their last 11 games thanks to a red-hot offense. However, they'll have a banged-up and struggling Max Scherzer on the mound tonight.
That's why my MLB picks are betting on a run to be scored in the first inning of tonight's matchup against the A's. Check out my other best YRFI and NRFI bets for Friday, July 11 below.
Best NRFI/YRFI bets today
Mets vs 
Royals: NRFI
Phillies vs 
Padres: NRFI/
Blue Jays vs 
Athletics: YRFI
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NRFI/YRFI bets for July 11
Mets at Royals: NRFI (Play at Thrillzz)
The New York Mets are 20th in the majors in run first inning percentage (27.7%) with that number dipping to 23.4% on the road.
Today they'll be at spacious Kauffman Stadium to face Kansas City Royals righty Michael Wacha. Wacha does an excellent job at generating soft contact and has pitched to a 2.81 ETA in nine starts at home.
The Mets respond with Kodai Senga who has a 1.47 ERA through 13 starts. Senga is returning to the mound after a month on the IL so he might be on a pitch limit. That said, he should have no problem getting through the first frame against a K.C. lineup that has an OPS of just .655 at home.
- Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City | SNY
- Bet: NRFI
Phillies at Padres: NRFI (Play at Thrillzz)
The Philadelphia Phillies are giving the ball to Ranger Suarez who has a sizzling 1.99 ERA through 12 starts. The southpaw is in the top 10th percentile in xERA (2.57), barrel rate, average exit velocity, and hard hit rate.
Suarez faces a San Diego Padres lineup that has an OPS of just .662 over the last 30 days and has struggled to hit lefties all year. Meanwhile, the Phillies have an OPS of .693 on the road and they'll be at pitcher-friendly Petco Park tonight.
They'll take on Friars rookie Ryan Bergert who has a 2.67 ERA through 27 innings and is returning to the hill after short stint on the IL. In five starts Bergert hasn't allowed a single run in the first inning while holding opponents to a batting average of just .063.
- Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: MLBN
- Bet: NRFI
Blue Jays at Athletics: YRFI (Play at Thrillzz)
The Athletics are eighth in the majors in slugging percentage (.415) while ranking seventh in run first inning percentage (31.9%).
They should be able to get to Toronto Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer who is a shell of his former self and has been dealing with inflammation on his right (throwing) thumb. The 40-year-old has pitched to a 9.00 ERA with an OBA of .375 in the first inning this year.
That said, the Jays offense has been on fire, batting .282 while plating 5.93 runs per game over the last 15 days. They should mash against Luis Severino who has a 5.30 ERA through 19 starts and sits in the bottom 10th percentile in xBA (.287).
- Time: 10:05 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: NBCSCA | Sportsnet
- Bet: YRFI
❓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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