Texas Rangers NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Rangers played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 66 of them (41%) 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 35%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Rangers NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 66 | 96 | 41% |
| Home | 81 | 32 | 49 | 40% |
| Away | 81 | 34 | 47 | 42% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Rangers’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangers scored in the 1st | 48 | 30% | 84 | 0.52 |
| Rangers allowed a run in the 1st | 56 | 35% | 103 | 0.64 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| April | 26 | 10 | 38% | 19% | 50% |
| May | 28 | 7 | 25% | 36% | 43% |
| June | 27 | 12 | 44% | 33% | 30% |
| July | 24 | 9 | 38% | 38% | 25% |
| August | 28 | 15 | 54% | 14% | 32% |
| September | 24 | 11 | 46% | 38% | 25% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Rangers’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Gore | 34 | 24 | 71% | 16 |
| Jacob deGrom | 31 | 18 | 58% | 28 |
| Kumar Rocker | 26 | 12 | 46% | 24 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | 23 | 15 | 65% | 14 |
| Jack Leiter | 15 | 9 | 60% | 13 |
| Cal Quantrill | 14 | 12 | 86% | 4 |
| Cody Bradford | 8 | 6 | 75% | 3 |
| Tyler Alexander | 5 | 5 | 100% | 0 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 84 | 52% | 30% | 27% |
| 2024 | 162 | 79 | 49% | 31% | 29% |
| 2025 | 162 | 90 | 56% | 27% | 27% |
What is the Rangers’ NRFI record in 2026?
66 NRFI and 96 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 41% NRFI rate. At home it was 40% and on the road 42%.
How often do the Rangers score in the first inning?
In 30% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.52 first-inning runs per game.
Which Rangers starter has the best first-inning record?
Cal Quantrill, with no first-inning run allowed in 12 of 14 starts (86%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Rangers 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.