| Date | Score | Runs | O/U | W/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | 3-4 | 7 | UNDER | L |
| Jun 1 | 9-2 | 11 | OVER | W |
| May 29 | 1-9 | 10 | OVER | L |
| May 27 | 0-7 | 7 | UNDER | L |
| May 26 | 1-15 | 16 | OVER | L |
| 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 |
Two elite arms dominate this slate. Michael Wacha's absurd 0.43 ERA leads the charge for the Royals, while Cam Schlittler counters with a sharp 2.49 ERA at home. Both offenses have gone cold, averaging zero first-inning runs over their last five outings. The pitching matchup alone makes a clean first frame nearly automatic — back the NRFI with confidence.
NRFI: Royals @ Yankees (April 17, 2026)
This first-inning matchup sets up beautifully for NRFI backers. Kansas City's Michael Wacha has been virtually untouchable, carrying a microscopic 0.43 ERA, while New York's Cam Schlittler has been sharp in his own right with a 2.49 ERA. Both starters project as dominant openers who can efficiently navigate through opposing lineups early.
Adding further confidence, Kansas City owns an eight-game scoreless first-inning streak, demonstrating a consistent pattern of quiet offensive starts. The combined first-inning scoreless streak between these two clubs sits at 13, reinforcing the lean toward a clean opening frame from both sides. With elite pitching leading the way, NRFI looks like the sharp play here.
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