Boston Red Sox NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Red Sox played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 79 of them (49%) 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 35%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Red Sox NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 79 | 83 | 49% |
| Home | 81 | 40 | 41 | 49% |
| Away | 81 | 39 | 42 | 48% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Red Sox’s offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox scored in the 1st | 40 | 25% | 69 | 0.43 |
| Red Sox allowed a run in the 1st | 56 | 35% | 90 | 0.56 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 2 | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| April | 26 | 15 | 58% | 19% | 31% |
| May | 27 | 11 | 41% | 19% | 48% |
| June | 26 | 10 | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| July | 25 | 14 | 56% | 20% | 28% |
| August | 29 | 14 | 48% | 34% | 21% |
| September | 24 | 13 | 54% | 25% | 42% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Red Sox’s listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | 29 | 19 | 66% | 11 |
| Ranger Suarez | 28 | 22 | 79% | 9 |
| Payton Tolle | 26 | 18 | 69% | 9 |
| Jake Bennett | 19 | 16 | 84% | 4 |
| Connelly Early | 17 | 9 | 53% | 8 |
| Patrick Sandoval | 13 | 10 | 77% | 7 |
| Brayan Bello | 11 | 6 | 55% | 15 |
| Garrett Crochet | 6 | 3 | 50% | 7 |
| Alec Gamboa | 3 | 2 | 67% | 1 |
| Eduardo Rivera | 3 | 1 | 33% | 6 |
| Jovani Morán | 3 | 0 | 0% | 5 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 79 | 49% | 32% | 28% |
| 2024 | 162 | 82 | 51% | 31% | 27% |
| 2025 | 162 | 75 | 46% | 31% | 30% |
What is the Red Sox’s NRFI record in 2026?
79 NRFI and 83 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 49% NRFI rate. At home it was 49% and on the road 48%.
How often do the Red Sox score in the first inning?
In 25% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.43 first-inning runs per game.
Which Red Sox starter has the best first-inning record?
Jake Bennett, with no first-inning run allowed in 16 of 19 starts (84%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Red Sox 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.