Baltimore Orioles NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Orioles played 161 regular-season games in 2026 and 90 of them (56%) had no run in the first inning, the result an NRFI bet needs. They scored in the first in 25% of their games and allowed a first-inning run in 29%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 25, 2026.
Orioles NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 161 | 90 | 71 | 56% |
| Home | 81 | 51 | 30 | 63% |
| Away | 80 | 39 | 41 | 49% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Orioles’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orioles scored in the 1st | 41 | 25% | 79 | 0.49 |
| Orioles allowed a run in the 1st | 46 | 29% | 75 | 0.47 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 4 | 80% | 20% | 20% |
| April | 26 | 18 | 69% | 15% | 19% |
| May | 29 | 14 | 48% | 17% | 45% |
| June | 27 | 9 | 33% | 41% | 44% |
| July | 23 | 13 | 57% | 26% | 26% |
| August | 28 | 20 | 71% | 29% | 7% |
| September | 23 | 12 | 52% | 26% | 30% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Orioles’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baz | 31 | 18 | 58% | 21 |
| Trevor Rogers | 30 | 27 | 90% | 4 |
| Kyle Bradish | 29 | 26 | 90% | 4 |
| Brandon Young | 28 | 20 | 71% | 15 |
| Chris Bassitt | 18 | 12 | 67% | 8 |
| Trey Gibson | 8 | 3 | 38% | 10 |
| Cade Povich | 7 | 5 | 71% | 3 |
| Dean Kremer | 7 | 2 | 29% | 9 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 83 | 51% | 27% | 28% |
| 2024 | 162 | 90 | 56% | 28% | 25% |
| 2025 | 162 | 80 | 49% | 26% | 35% |
What is the Orioles’ NRFI record in 2026?
90 NRFI and 71 YRFI in 161 regular-season games, a 56% NRFI rate. At home it was 63% and on the road 49%.
How often do the Orioles score in the first inning?
In 25% of their 161 games in 2026, averaging 0.49 first-inning runs per game.
Which Orioles starter has the best first-inning record?
Trevor Rogers, with no first-inning run allowed in 27 of 30 starts (90%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Orioles 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.