Athletics NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Athletics played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 75 of them (46%) had no run in the first inning, the result an NRFI bet needs. They scored in the first in 28% of their games and allowed a first-inning run in 36%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Athletics NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 75 | 87 | 46% |
| Home | 81 | 34 | 47 | 42% |
| Away | 81 | 41 | 40 | 51% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Athletics’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics scored in the 1st | 45 | 28% | 91 | 0.56 |
| Athletics allowed a run in the 1st | 58 | 36% | 114 | 0.70 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 2 | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| April | 26 | 11 | 42% | 23% | 42% |
| May | 28 | 13 | 46% | 39% | 25% |
| June | 27 | 13 | 48% | 33% | 33% |
| July | 24 | 14 | 58% | 17% | 29% |
| August | 28 | 11 | 39% | 29% | 43% |
| September | 24 | 11 | 46% | 29% | 38% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Athletics’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | 29 | 15 | 52% | 24 |
| J.T. Ginn | 24 | 19 | 79% | 13 |
| Jacob Lopez | 24 | 19 | 79% | 11 |
| Gage Jump | 20 | 14 | 70% | 9 |
| Jack Perkins | 17 | 10 | 59% | 19 |
| Aaron Civale | 15 | 10 | 67% | 8 |
| Luis Severino | 12 | 6 | 50% | 13 |
| Brady Basso | 7 | 3 | 43% | 7 |
| Mason Barnett | 6 | 3 | 50% | 6 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 80 | 49% | 26% | 34% |
| 2024 | 162 | 81 | 50% | 25% | 32% |
| 2025 | 162 | 80 | 49% | 31% | 30% |
What is the Athletics’ NRFI record in 2026?
75 NRFI and 87 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 46% NRFI rate. At home it was 42% and on the road 51%.
How often do the Athletics score in the first inning?
In 28% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.56 first-inning runs per game.
Which Athletics starter has the best first-inning record?
J.T. Ginn, with no first-inning run allowed in 19 of 24 starts (79%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Athletics games?
Only when the price is better than the real chance of a scoreless first, which depends on that day’s starters, lineups, park and weather far more than on the season record. Our model simulates every game 20,000 times and posts a play when a book’s price clears the projection; see MLB NRFI and YRFI picks.
Source: MLB Stats API line scores and probable starters, 2026 regular season. Updated October 13, 2026. See NRFI stats for every team or all stats.