| Date | Score | Runs | O/U | W/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | 4-9 | 13 | OVER | L |
| May 31 | 13-8 | 21 | OVER | W |
| May 30 | 4-6 | 10 | OVER | L |
| May 29 | 8-2 | 10 | OVER | W |
| May 27 | 7-0 | 7 | UNDER | W |
| Date | Score | Runs | O/U | W/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | 7-4 | 11 | OVER | W |
| Jun 1 | 2-1 | 3 | UNDER | W |
| May 29 | 9-1 | 10 | OVER | W |
| May 28 | 1-5 | 6 | UNDER | L |
| May 27 | 3-4 | 7 | PUSH | L |
Max Fried takes the mound with a sparkling 2.40 ERA, making him one of the toughest arms to score on early. Paired with Jack Leiter, who's shown the ability to keep hitters quiet through the first frame, both offenses have averaged zero first-inning runs over their last five games. The pitching sets up a clean NRFI with confidence.
NRFI Watch: Yankees @ Rangers (April 27, 2026)
This matchup sets up nicely for a clean first inning on both sides. The combined first-inning scoreless streak between these two teams sits at 12, signaling a strong recent trend of quiet openings. Texas carries an impressive seven-game scoreless-side streak in the first inning at home, while New York brings a three-game run of their own. On the mound, Max Fried has been dominant this season, posting a 2.40 ERA, making him unlikely to surrender an early run. Jack Leiter takes the hill for the Rangers with a 4.97 ERA, but the momentum of both teams keeping first innings clean makes the NRFI a compelling play here.
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