| 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 |
Two elite arms make a strong case for a scoreless first inning. Jacob deGrom posts a 2.13 ERA at home, while Cam Schlittler has been nearly untouchable with a 1.77 ERA. Both offenses have averaged zero first-inning runs over their last five games, reinforcing what the pitching matchup already suggests — neither team is likely to strike early.
NRFI Angle: Yankees @ Rangers (April 28, 2026)
This matchup screams NRFI from multiple angles. Texas has been dominant in keeping first innings clean, riding an impressive 8-game scoreless-side streak to open games at home. New York adds to the narrative with a 4-game streak of their own on the scoreless side, contributing to a combined 17-game first-inning scoreless streak between these two clubs.
The pitching matchup only strengthens the case. Jacob deGrom takes the hill for Texas, posting a sparkling 2.13 ERA, while New York counters with Cam Schlittler, who has been even sharper at 1.77 ERA. Two elite arms keeping hitters off-balance early makes a first-inning crooked number unlikely. NRFI looks like the play here.
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