Colorado Rockies NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Rockies played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 62 of them (38%) had no run in the first inning, the result an NRFI bet needs. They scored in the first in 31% of their games and allowed a first-inning run in 41%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Rockies NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 62 | 100 | 38% |
| Home | 81 | 23 | 58 | 28% |
| Away | 81 | 39 | 42 | 48% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Rockies’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies scored in the 1st | 51 | 31% | 79 | 0.49 |
| Rockies allowed a run in the 1st | 67 | 41% | 139 | 0.86 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 4 | 80% | 20% | 20% |
| April | 27 | 9 | 33% | 33% | 37% |
| May | 28 | 10 | 36% | 29% | 39% |
| June | 26 | 10 | 38% | 35% | 42% |
| July | 24 | 7 | 29% | 42% | 46% |
| August | 28 | 14 | 50% | 21% | 39% |
| September | 24 | 8 | 33% | 33% | 50% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Rockies’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomoyuki Sugano | 29 | 16 | 55% | 24 |
| Kyle Freeland | 27 | 16 | 59% | 27 |
| Michael Lorenzen | 24 | 15 | 62% | 18 |
| Ryan Feltner | 21 | 13 | 62% | 15 |
| Gabriel Hughes | 13 | 5 | 38% | 17 |
| Tanner Gordon | 12 | 9 | 75% | 8 |
| Jose Quintana | 11 | 7 | 64% | 7 |
| Mason Adams | 6 | 4 | 67% | 6 |
| Sean Sullivan | 5 | 3 | 60% | 5 |
| Zach Agnos | 3 | 2 | 67% | 1 |
| Chase Dollander | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 80 | 49% | 28% | 33% |
| 2024 | 162 | 74 | 46% | 26% | 37% |
| 2025 | 162 | 73 | 45% | 21% | 45% |
What is the Rockies’ NRFI record in 2026?
62 NRFI and 100 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 38% NRFI rate. At home it was 28% and on the road 48%.
How often do the Rockies score in the first inning?
In 31% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.49 first-inning runs per game.
Which Rockies starter has the best first-inning record?
Tanner Gordon, with no first-inning run allowed in 9 of 12 starts (75%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Rockies 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.