Chicago White Sox NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The White Sox played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 72 of them (44%) had no run in the first inning, the result an NRFI bet needs. They scored in the first in 33% of their games and allowed a first-inning run in 34%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
White Sox NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 72 | 90 | 44% |
| Home | 81 | 38 | 43 | 47% |
| Away | 81 | 34 | 47 | 42% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the White Sox’s offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox scored in the 1st | 53 | 33% | 107 | 0.66 |
| White Sox allowed a run in the 1st | 55 | 34% | 107 | 0.66 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| April | 26 | 14 | 54% | 27% | 19% |
| May | 28 | 10 | 36% | 36% | 43% |
| June | 25 | 10 | 40% | 32% | 40% |
| July | 25 | 14 | 56% | 32% | 24% |
| August | 28 | 11 | 39% | 32% | 46% |
| September | 25 | 11 | 44% | 36% | 28% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the White 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Kay | 31 | 22 | 71% | 11 |
| Davis Martin | 28 | 21 | 75% | 20 |
| Sean Burke | 27 | 20 | 74% | 15 |
| Erick Fedde | 17 | 9 | 53% | 12 |
| Noah Schultz | 14 | 8 | 57% | 11 |
| Bryan Hudson | 9 | 6 | 67% | 7 |
| Sean Newcomb | 6 | 6 | 100% | 0 |
| Luis Castillo | 6 | 2 | 33% | 8 |
| David Sandlin | 5 | 2 | 40% | 3 |
| Grant Taylor | 4 | 4 | 100% | 0 |
| Shane Smith | 3 | 2 | 67% | 4 |
| Brandon Eisert | 3 | 1 | 33% | 4 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 91 | 56% | 25% | 28% |
| 2024 | 162 | 93 | 57% | 21% | 27% |
| 2025 | 162 | 71 | 44% | 31% | 34% |
What is the White Sox’s NRFI record in 2026?
72 NRFI and 90 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 44% NRFI rate. At home it was 47% and on the road 42%.
How often do the White Sox score in the first inning?
In 33% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.66 first-inning runs per game.
Which White Sox starter has the best first-inning record?
Davis Martin, with no first-inning run allowed in 21 of 28 starts (75%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on White 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.