New York Mets NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Mets played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 79 of them (49%) had no run in the first inning, the result an NRFI bet needs. They scored in the first in 30% of their games and allowed a first-inning run in 32%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Mets NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 79 | 83 | 49% |
| Home | 81 | 40 | 41 | 49% |
| Away | 81 | 39 | 42 | 48% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Mets’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets scored in the 1st | 49 | 30% | 87 | 0.54 |
| Mets allowed a run in the 1st | 52 | 32% | 86 | 0.53 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% | 60% |
| April | 26 | 13 | 50% | 35% | 27% |
| May | 28 | 15 | 54% | 21% | 25% |
| June | 27 | 14 | 52% | 22% | 41% |
| July | 25 | 13 | 52% | 28% | 28% |
| August | 27 | 14 | 52% | 30% | 30% |
| September | 24 | 8 | 33% | 46% | 38% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Mets’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | 31 | 22 | 71% | 15 |
| Freddy Peralta | 22 | 16 | 73% | 8 |
| Christian Scott | 22 | 16 | 73% | 9 |
| Sean Manaea | 19 | 12 | 63% | 9 |
| Zac Thornton | 12 | 6 | 50% | 7 |
| Clay Holmes | 9 | 7 | 78% | 2 |
| Kodai Senga | 8 | 6 | 75% | 8 |
| David Peterson | 8 | 2 | 25% | 11 |
| Robert Stock | 7 | 6 | 86% | 3 |
| Huascar Brazobán | 6 | 6 | 100% | 0 |
| Jonah Tong | 4 | 3 | 75% | 2 |
| Tobias Myers | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 82 | 51% | 22% | 35% |
| 2024 | 162 | 99 | 61% | 24% | 20% |
| 2025 | 162 | 88 | 54% | 32% | 22% |
What is the Mets’ NRFI record in 2026?
79 NRFI and 83 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 49% NRFI rate. At home it was 49% and on the road 48%.
How often do the Mets score in the first inning?
In 30% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.54 first-inning runs per game.
Which Mets starter has the best first-inning record?
Freddy Peralta, with no first-inning run allowed in 16 of 22 starts (73%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Mets 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.