The Diamondbacks have scored a run in the first inning at the highest rate in the majors and today they face a Brewers squad that has been red-hot at the dish.
My MLB picks for today are betting on a run to be scored in the first inning of their clash at American Family Field.
Check out all three of my best YRFI and NRFI bets for Tuesday, August 26 below.
Best NRFI/YRFI bets today
Phillies vs 
Mets: YRFI
Diamondbacks vs 
Brewers: YRFI
Padres vs 
Mariners: NRFI
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NRFI/YRFI bets for August 26
Phillies at Mets: YRFI (Play at Thrillzz)
The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are tied for seventh in the majors in OPS (.749). They've been red-hot lately with the Mets boasting an MLB-best OPS of .959 over the last 15 days and the Phillies fourth in OPS (.794) over that span.
Philadelphia will send the inconsistent Jesus Luzardo to the hill today. The southpaw has a 4.10 ERA through 26 starts with his ERA sitting at 4.15 in the first inning.
The Mets counter with the struggling Sean Manaea who has surrendered 4+ runs in each of his last four outings.
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: TBS
- Bet: YRFI
Diamondbacks at Brewers: YRFI (Play at Thrillzz)
The Milwaukee Brewers are surging at the plate, leading the majors in OPS (.844) and runs per game (6.52) over the last 30 days.
That's bad news for Arizona Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt who's in the bottom fifth percentile in expected ERA (5.71) and expected batting average (.299). The righty has been especially brutal in the opening frame where he has a 6.48 ERA with an OBA of .321 across 25 starts.
The D-Backs also have a productive lineup, leading the majors in run first inning percentage (37.1%) while ranking fourth in OPS (.762). They face Jacob Misiorowski who is an elite prospect but has looked shaky in recent outings.
Misiorowski has surrendered 10 runs while walking eight across 9 1/3 innings in his last three starts. The 23-year-old has also pitched to a 4.00 ERA in the first inning through nine career starts.
- Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin | Dbacks.TV
- Bet: YRFI
Padres at Mariners: NRFI (Play at Thrillzz)
The Seattle Mariners are crushing the ball on the road but have struggled to generate runs at home. They are 25th in the majors in OPS at home (.691) while ranking second-last in run first inning percentage (21.2%).
That said, Luis Castillo has been significantly better at pitcher-friendly T-Mobile Park where he has pitched to a 2.41 ERA with an OBA of .202 through 14 starts. He faces a San Diego Padres lineup that is 24th in the majors in runs per game (4.0) on the road.
The Friars will send former AL Cy Young runner-up Dylan Cease to the hill. Cease has a 4.71 ERA through 26 starts this year but his xERA (3.52) and xBA (.221) suggest we'll see positive regression.
- Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
- Where to watch: ROOTNW | Padres Television Network
- Bet: NRFI
❓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.
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