Philadelphia Phillies NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Phillies played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 75 of them (46%) had no run in the first inning, the result an NRFI bet needs. They scored in the first in 32% of their games and allowed a first-inning run in 27%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Phillies NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 75 | 87 | 46% |
| Home | 81 | 35 | 46 | 43% |
| Away | 81 | 40 | 41 | 49% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Phillies’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies scored in the 1st | 52 | 32% | 92 | 0.57 |
| Phillies allowed a run in the 1st | 43 | 27% | 88 | 0.54 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 2 | 40% | 20% | 40% |
| April | 26 | 10 | 38% | 38% | 27% |
| May | 28 | 16 | 57% | 29% | 14% |
| June | 27 | 11 | 41% | 37% | 30% |
| July | 24 | 13 | 54% | 33% | 25% |
| August | 28 | 13 | 46% | 25% | 32% |
| September | 24 | 10 | 42% | 33% | 29% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Phillies’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sánchez | 33 | 25 | 76% | 18 |
| Aaron Nola | 33 | 22 | 67% | 17 |
| Jesús Luzardo | 29 | 27 | 93% | 3 |
| Zack Wheeler | 28 | 23 | 82% | 10 |
| Andrew Painter | 23 | 15 | 65% | 21 |
| Tim Mayza | 5 | 3 | 60% | 4 |
| Alan Rangel | 4 | 3 | 75% | 2 |
| Taijuan Walker | 4 | 0 | 0% | 11 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 73 | 45% | 31% | 30% |
| 2024 | 162 | 79 | 49% | 37% | 27% |
| 2025 | 162 | 82 | 51% | 34% | 24% |
What is the Phillies’ NRFI record in 2026?
75 NRFI and 87 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 46% NRFI rate. At home it was 43% and on the road 49%.
How often do the Phillies score in the first inning?
In 32% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.57 first-inning runs per game.
Which Phillies starter has the best first-inning record?
Jesús Luzardo, with no first-inning run allowed in 27 of 29 starts (93%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Phillies 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.