Tampa Bay Rays NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Rays played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 85 of them (52%) 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 24%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Rays NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 85 | 77 | 52% |
| Home | 81 | 41 | 40 | 51% |
| Away | 81 | 44 | 37 | 54% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Rays’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays scored in the 1st | 52 | 32% | 86 | 0.53 |
| Rays allowed a run in the 1st | 39 | 24% | 63 | 0.39 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% | 20% |
| April | 25 | 15 | 60% | 24% | 24% |
| May | 26 | 11 | 42% | 46% | 19% |
| June | 26 | 12 | 46% | 38% | 31% |
| July | 27 | 17 | 63% | 22% | 22% |
| August | 28 | 16 | 57% | 25% | 21% |
| September | 25 | 12 | 48% | 36% | 28% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Rays’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martinez | 31 | 26 | 84% | 6 |
| Drew Rasmussen | 30 | 26 | 87% | 9 |
| Shane McClanahan | 24 | 21 | 88% | 5 |
| Griffin Jax | 23 | 17 | 74% | 10 |
| Ian Seymour | 16 | 12 | 75% | 4 |
| Steven Matz | 11 | 6 | 55% | 12 |
| Freddy Peralta | 10 | 5 | 50% | 6 |
| Casey Legumina | 6 | 5 | 83% | 1 |
| Mason Englert | 4 | 2 | 50% | 4 |
| Jesse Scholtens | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 |
| Joe Boyle | 3 | 1 | 33% | 3 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 86 | 53% | 38% | 17% |
| 2024 | 162 | 89 | 55% | 26% | 29% |
| 2025 | 162 | 74 | 46% | 31% | 28% |
What is the Rays’ NRFI record in 2026?
85 NRFI and 77 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 52% NRFI rate. At home it was 51% and on the road 54%.
How often do the Rays score in the first inning?
In 32% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.53 first-inning runs per game.
Which Rays starter has the best first-inning record?
Shane McClanahan, with no first-inning run allowed in 21 of 24 starts (88%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Rays 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.