Detroit Tigers NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Tigers played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 82 of them (51%) 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 26%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Tigers NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 82 | 80 | 51% |
| Home | 81 | 49 | 32 | 60% |
| Away | 81 | 33 | 48 | 41% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Tigers’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers scored in the 1st | 54 | 33% | 100 | 0.62 |
| Tigers allowed a run in the 1st | 42 | 26% | 74 | 0.46 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 3 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| April | 27 | 16 | 59% | 30% | 19% |
| May | 28 | 15 | 54% | 32% | 18% |
| June | 26 | 13 | 50% | 38% | 27% |
| July | 24 | 10 | 42% | 33% | 25% |
| August | 27 | 15 | 56% | 30% | 26% |
| September | 25 | 10 | 40% | 40% | 44% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Tigers’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | 31 | 21 | 68% | 28 |
| Keider Montero | 25 | 21 | 84% | 5 |
| Troy Melton | 20 | 12 | 60% | 9 |
| Jack Flaherty | 18 | 15 | 83% | 7 |
| Casey Mize | 16 | 16 | 100% | 0 |
| Tarik Skubal | 16 | 11 | 69% | 6 |
| Drew Anderson | 10 | 9 | 90% | 1 |
| Jackson Jobe | 9 | 3 | 33% | 6 |
| Tyler Holton | 3 | 2 | 67% | 1 |
| Andrew Sears | 3 | 2 | 67% | 6 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 87 | 54% | 25% | 25% |
| 2024 | 162 | 83 | 51% | 28% | 27% |
| 2025 | 162 | 88 | 54% | 26% | 25% |
What is the Tigers’ NRFI record in 2026?
82 NRFI and 80 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 51% NRFI rate. At home it was 60% and on the road 41%.
How often do the Tigers score in the first inning?
In 33% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.62 first-inning runs per game.
Which Tigers starter has the best first-inning record?
Casey Mize, with no first-inning run allowed in 16 of 16 starts (100%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Tigers 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.