San Diego Padres NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Padres played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 96 of them (59%) 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 24%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Padres NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 96 | 66 | 59% |
| Home | 81 | 49 | 32 | 60% |
| Away | 81 | 47 | 34 | 58% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Padres’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres scored in the 1st | 40 | 25% | 67 | 0.41 |
| Padres allowed a run in the 1st | 39 | 24% | 68 | 0.42 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 3 | 60% | 0% | 40% |
| April | 25 | 19 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| May | 28 | 15 | 54% | 25% | 36% |
| June | 26 | 19 | 73% | 23% | 19% |
| July | 26 | 11 | 42% | 27% | 35% |
| August | 28 | 18 | 64% | 25% | 14% |
| September | 24 | 11 | 46% | 38% | 29% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Padres’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | 32 | 27 | 84% | 6 |
| Walker Buehler | 32 | 26 | 81% | 12 |
| Randy Vásquez | 24 | 17 | 71% | 14 |
| Griffin Canning | 11 | 6 | 55% | 11 |
| Casey Mize | 10 | 7 | 70% | 5 |
| Germán Márquez | 10 | 5 | 50% | 8 |
| Robbie Ray | 9 | 7 | 78% | 2 |
| Nick Pivetta | 8 | 7 | 88% | 4 |
| JP Sears | 6 | 4 | 67% | 2 |
| Wandy Peralta | 5 | 4 | 80% | 1 |
| Lucas Giolito | 5 | 4 | 80% | 2 |
| Bradgley Rodriguez | 4 | 4 | 100% | 0 |
| Kyle Hart | 3 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Matt Waldron | 3 | 2 | 67% | 1 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 78 | 48% | 37% | 25% |
| 2024 | 162 | 80 | 49% | 29% | 31% |
| 2025 | 162 | 83 | 51% | 27% | 30% |
What is the Padres’ NRFI record in 2026?
96 NRFI and 66 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 59% NRFI rate. At home it was 60% and on the road 58%.
How often do the Padres score in the first inning?
In 25% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.41 first-inning runs per game.
Which Padres starter has the best first-inning record?
Michael King, with no first-inning run allowed in 27 of 32 starts (84%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Padres 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.