Washington Nationals NRFI Stats 2026: First-Inning Record by Home, Away, Month and Starter
The Nationals played 162 regular-season games in 2026 and 80 of them (49%) had no run in the first inning, the result an NRFI bet needs. They scored in the first in 31% of their games and allowed a first-inning run in 28%. Everything below is counted from the official line scores through September 27, 2026.
Nationals NRFI record, 2026
| Split | Games | NRFI | YRFI | NRFI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All games | 162 | 80 | 82 | 49% |
| Home | 81 | 40 | 41 | 49% |
| Away | 81 | 40 | 41 | 49% |
First-inning scoring, both halves
An NRFI needs both halves of the inning to stay scoreless, so the Nationals’ offense and their starter both matter.
| Games | Rate | Runs | Runs per game | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals scored in the 1st | 50 | 31% | 102 | 0.63 |
| Nationals allowed a run in the 1st | 45 | 28% | 74 | 0.46 |
By month
| Month | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 3 | 60% | 40% | 0% |
| April | 27 | 11 | 41% | 44% | 30% |
| May | 28 | 17 | 61% | 21% | 25% |
| June | 27 | 12 | 44% | 33% | 30% |
| July | 24 | 10 | 42% | 42% | 25% |
| August | 29 | 17 | 59% | 17% | 24% |
| September | 22 | 10 | 45% | 27% | 41% |
By starting pitcher
Games where the pitcher was the Nationals’ listed starter, and how many of those had no run allowed in the first inning.
| Starter | Starts | Scoreless 1st | Rate | 1st-inning runs allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cavalli | 31 | 23 | 74% | 10 |
| Foster Griffin | 22 | 18 | 82% | 9 |
| Jake Irvin | 20 | 12 | 60% | 17 |
| Andrew Alvarez | 17 | 16 | 94% | 1 |
| Zack Littell | 14 | 9 | 64% | 10 |
| PJ Poulin | 12 | 10 | 83% | 2 |
| Miles Mikolas | 11 | 6 | 55% | 10 |
| Jackson Kent | 7 | 4 | 57% | 3 |
| Richard Lovelady | 6 | 5 | 83% | 1 |
| Carson Palmquist | 6 | 3 | 50% | 3 |
| Brad Lord | 5 | 4 | 80% | 2 |
| Riley Cornelio | 3 | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Previous seasons
| Season | Games | NRFI | Rate | Scored in 1st | Allowed in 1st |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 162 | 72 | 44% | 32% | 34% |
| 2024 | 162 | 97 | 60% | 21% | 24% |
| 2025 | 162 | 78 | 48% | 27% | 34% |
What is the Nationals’ NRFI record in 2026?
80 NRFI and 82 YRFI in 162 regular-season games, a 49% NRFI rate. At home it was 49% and on the road 49%.
How often do the Nationals score in the first inning?
In 31% of their 162 games in 2026, averaging 0.63 first-inning runs per game.
Which Nationals starter has the best first-inning record?
Andrew Alvarez, with no first-inning run allowed in 16 of 17 starts (94%) in 2026.
Should I bet NRFI on Nationals 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.