Los Angeles Angels NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Angels played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 81 of them (50%) 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 24%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Angels NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 81 | 81 | 50% |
| Home | 81 | 37 | 44 | 46% |
| Away | 81 | 44 | 37 | 54% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Angels’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels scored in the 1st | 54 | 33% | 91 | 0.56 |
| Angels allowed a run in the 1st | 39 | 24% | 81 | 0.50 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 6 | 4 | 67% | 17% | 33% |
| April | 26 | 12 | 46% | 38% | 23% |
| May | 28 | 12 | 43% | 32% | 36% |
| June | 27 | 14 | 52% | 33% | 22% |
| July | 23 | 8 | 35% | 39% | 30% |
| August | 28 | 17 | 61% | 36% | 11% |
| September | 24 | 14 | 58% | 25% | 21% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Angels’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Detmers | 32 | 26 | 81% | 11 |
| Walbert Ureña | 27 | 23 | 85% | 7 |
| José Soriano | 22 | 16 | 73% | 7 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | 20 | 13 | 65% | 17 |
| Ryan Johnson | 19 | 15 | 79% | 10 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | 14 | 11 | 79% | 5 |
| Jack Kochanowicz | 13 | 9 | 69% | 13 |
| George Klassen | 6 | 5 | 83% | 4 |
| Sam Aldegheri | 5 | 2 | 40% | 6 |
| Brent Suter | 3 | 2 | 67% | 1 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 82 | 51% | 27% | 31% |
| 2024 | 162 | 89 | 55% | 22% | 30% |
| 2025 | 162 | 70 | 43% | 33% | 37% |
What is the Angels’ NRFI record in 2026?
81 NRFI and 81 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 50% NRFI rate. At home it was 46% and on the road 54%.
How often do the Angels score in the first inning?
In 33% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.56 first-inning runs per game.
Which Angels starter has the best first-inning record?
Walbert Ureña, with no first-inning run allowed in 23 of 27 starts (85%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Angels 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.