It’s a loaded schedule across baseball with all 30 teams hitting the field Tuesday, April 28, and I’ve got a trio of MLB picks for YRFI and NRFI bettors tonight.
My best NRFI bets start with a matchup between the Colorado Rockies and Cincinnati Reds, and wrap up with a potential pitchers duel between the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers in the late window.
Best NRFI/YRFI bets today
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Rockies at Reds: NRFI (-108)
The Colorado Rockies and Cincinnati Reds both rank below average the percentage of games they score in the opening inning, and starters Tomoyuki Sugano and Chase Burns have both been solid in the first frame this season.
Sugano has allowed a pair of runs while limiting opposing hitters to a .687 OPS, and Burns has been unblemished while limiting hitters to a miniscule .243 OPS.
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: CINR, COLR
Angels at White Sox: NRFI (-140)
Chicago White Sox righty Davis Martin has only allowed a single first-inning run through five starts. He’s also held right-handed hitters to a pedestrian .246 wOBA, which will play against a righty-heavy Los Angeles Angels lineup. The bottom half of the frame shouldn’t be worrisome, either.
Angels star Jose Soriano has put the majors on notice with just a single run allowed through his five starts, and the White Sox rank 28th in wOBA against righties.
- Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: CHSN, FDSNW
Yankees at Rangers: NRFI (-131)
Texas Rangers vet Jacob deGrom has allowed two runs while holding opposing hitters to a .286 on-base percentage in the first inning across his five starts, which aligns with his career 2.35 ERA in the opening frame across 253 starts.
Similarly, New York Yankees righty Cam Schlittler has tossed a scoreless first in five of six starts while holding opposing hitters to a 1.43 OBP.
- Time: 8:05 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: RSN, AmazonPV
- NRFI/YRFI picks: 3-3, -0.37 units
What is a NRFI bet?
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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