Atlanta Braves NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Braves played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 83 of them (51%) had no run in the first inning, the result an NRFI bet needs. They scored in the first in 30% of their games and allowed a first-inning run in 28%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Braves NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 83 | 79 | 51% |
| Home | 81 | 41 | 40 | 51% |
| Away | 81 | 42 | 39 | 52% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Braves’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves scored in the 1st | 49 | 30% | 78 | 0.48 |
| Braves allowed a run in the 1st | 46 | 28% | 82 | 0.51 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 2 | 40% | 60% | 0% |
| April | 27 | 11 | 41% | 30% | 41% |
| May | 28 | 14 | 50% | 36% | 21% |
| June | 23 | 12 | 52% | 26% | 30% |
| July | 27 | 14 | 52% | 33% | 33% |
| August | 28 | 17 | 61% | 29% | 18% |
| September | 24 | 13 | 54% | 21% | 33% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Braves’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Holmes | 29 | 24 | 83% | 10 |
| Chris Sale | 27 | 23 | 85% | 4 |
| Bryce Elder | 26 | 20 | 77% | 14 |
| Martín Pérez | 26 | 19 | 73% | 13 |
| Reynaldo López | 13 | 6 | 46% | 12 |
| JR Ritchie | 11 | 8 | 73% | 3 |
| Tyler Mahle | 9 | 5 | 56% | 6 |
| Spencer Strider | 8 | 4 | 50% | 6 |
| AJ Smith-Shawver | 5 | 4 | 80% | 1 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 75 | 46% | 40% | 25% |
| 2024 | 162 | 91 | 56% | 28% | 23% |
| 2025 | 162 | 80 | 49% | 30% | 28% |
What is the Braves’ NRFI record in 2026?
83 NRFI and 79 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 51% NRFI rate. At home it was 51% and on the road 52%.
How often do the Braves score in the first inning?
In 30% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.48 first-inning runs per game.
Which Braves starter has the best first-inning record?
Chris Sale, with no first-inning run allowed in 23 of 27 starts (85%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Braves 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.