Miami Marlins NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Marlins played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 97 of them (60%) had no run in the first inning, the result an NRFI bet needs. They scored in the first in 25% of their games and allowed a first-inning run in 25%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Marlins NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 97 | 65 | 60% |
| Home | 81 | 47 | 34 | 58% |
| Away | 81 | 50 | 31 | 62% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Marlins’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins scored in the 1st | 41 | 25% | 69 | 0.43 |
| Marlins allowed a run in the 1st | 41 | 25% | 84 | 0.52 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 4 | 80% | 20% | 20% |
| April | 26 | 13 | 50% | 38% | 27% |
| May | 29 | 11 | 38% | 34% | 45% |
| June | 26 | 15 | 58% | 31% | 23% |
| July | 25 | 17 | 68% | 20% | 20% |
| August | 27 | 20 | 74% | 19% | 11% |
| September | 24 | 17 | 71% | 8% | 25% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Marlins’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Alcantara | 33 | 28 | 85% | 12 |
| Eury Pérez | 29 | 21 | 72% | 17 |
| Janson Junk | 25 | 21 | 84% | 8 |
| Max Meyer | 20 | 15 | 75% | 10 |
| Tyler Phillips | 19 | 13 | 68% | 11 |
| Ryan Gusto | 17 | 14 | 82% | 5 |
| Chris Paddack | 6 | 3 | 50% | 9 |
| Lake Bachar | 4 | 3 | 75% | 1 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 100 | 62% | 24% | 21% |
| 2024 | 162 | 71 | 44% | 26% | 37% |
| 2025 | 162 | 80 | 49% | 26% | 35% |
What is the Marlins’ NRFI record in 2026?
97 NRFI and 65 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 60% NRFI rate. At home it was 58% and on the road 62%.
How often do the Marlins score in the first inning?
In 25% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.43 first-inning runs per game.
Which Marlins starter has the best first-inning record?
Sandy Alcantara, with no first-inning run allowed in 28 of 33 starts (85%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Marlins 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.