Minnesota Twins NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Twins played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 65 of them (40%) had no run in the first inning, the result an NRFI bet needs. They scored in the first in 35% of their games and allowed a first-inning run in 36%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Twins NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 65 | 97 | 40% |
| Home | 81 | 37 | 44 | 46% |
| Away | 81 | 28 | 53 | 35% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Twins’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins scored in the 1st | 56 | 35% | 95 | 0.59 |
| Twins allowed a run in the 1st | 58 | 36% | 98 | 0.60 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 4 | 4 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| April | 28 | 15 | 54% | 29% | 21% |
| May | 28 | 11 | 39% | 36% | 36% |
| June | 27 | 8 | 30% | 44% | 44% |
| July | 24 | 11 | 46% | 33% | 33% |
| August | 27 | 7 | 26% | 41% | 44% |
| September | 24 | 9 | 38% | 29% | 42% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Twins’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Bradley | 31 | 18 | 58% | 24 |
| Joe Ryan | 27 | 17 | 63% | 17 |
| Bailey Ober | 24 | 17 | 71% | 10 |
| Zebby Matthews | 23 | 11 | 48% | 18 |
| Connor Prielipp | 22 | 14 | 64% | 17 |
| Dean Kremer | 10 | 9 | 90% | 4 |
| Simeon Woods Richardson | 10 | 8 | 80% | 3 |
| Mike Paredes | 5 | 3 | 60% | 2 |
| Kendry Rojas | 4 | 3 | 75% | 1 |
| Mick Abel | 3 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Andrew Morris | 3 | 1 | 33% | 2 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 92 | 57% | 27% | 22% |
| 2024 | 162 | 82 | 51% | 27% | 30% |
| 2025 | 162 | 76 | 47% | 27% | 33% |
What is the Twins’ NRFI record in 2026?
65 NRFI and 97 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 40% NRFI rate. At home it was 46% and on the road 35%.
How often do the Twins score in the first inning?
In 35% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.59 first-inning runs per game.
Which Twins starter has the best first-inning record?
Dean Kremer, with no first-inning run allowed in 9 of 10 starts (90%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Twins 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.