Cincinnati Reds NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Reds played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 76 of them (47%) had no run in the first inning, the result an NRFI bet needs. They scored in the first in 27% of their games and allowed a first-inning run in 36%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Reds NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 76 | 86 | 47% |
| Home | 81 | 42 | 39 | 52% |
| Away | 81 | 34 | 47 | 42% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Reds’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds scored in the 1st | 43 | 27% | 82 | 0.51 |
| Reds allowed a run in the 1st | 58 | 36% | 106 | 0.65 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 4 | 80% | 20% | 0% |
| April | 26 | 10 | 38% | 31% | 42% |
| May | 27 | 15 | 56% | 22% | 33% |
| June | 26 | 13 | 50% | 31% | 27% |
| July | 25 | 12 | 48% | 28% | 36% |
| August | 29 | 13 | 45% | 17% | 41% |
| September | 24 | 9 | 38% | 33% | 42% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Reds’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Abbott | 32 | 18 | 56% | 25 |
| Brady Singer | 31 | 17 | 55% | 26 |
| Chase Burns | 29 | 25 | 86% | 9 |
| Rhett Lowder | 26 | 17 | 65% | 15 |
| Nick Lodolo | 21 | 14 | 67% | 9 |
| Brandon Williamson | 9 | 7 | 78% | 5 |
| Hunter Greene | 5 | 1 | 20% | 7 |
| Chris Paddack | 3 | 2 | 67% | 1 |
| Chase Petty | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 68 | 42% | 30% | 37% |
| 2024 | 162 | 93 | 57% | 25% | 25% |
| 2025 | 162 | 84 | 52% | 30% | 27% |
What is the Reds’ NRFI record in 2026?
76 NRFI and 86 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 47% NRFI rate. At home it was 52% and on the road 42%.
How often do the Reds score in the first inning?
In 27% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.51 first-inning runs per game.
Which Reds starter has the best first-inning record?
Chase Burns, with no first-inning run allowed in 25 of 29 starts (86%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Reds 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.