| 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 3 | 7-2 | 9 | NONE | — |
| Jun 2 | 8-0 | 8 | PUSH | W |
| Jun 1 | 10-9 | 19 | OVER | W |
| May 31 | 1-2 | 3 | UNDER | L |
| May 30 | 1-7 | 8 | OVER | L |
Pitching dominates this one early. Keider Montero has been nearly untouchable with a 1.74 ERA, while Kris Bubic isn't far behind at 2.50 — both arms built to shut down first innings. Back that up with both offenses averaging 0.0 first-inning runs over their last five games, and the case for no runs crossing in the opening frame is about as clean as it gets.
NRFI Watch: Royals @ Tigers – April 16
The pitching setup for Wednesday's opener in Detroit screams no run in the first inning. Tigers starter Keider Montero has been outstanding this season, carrying an impressive 1.74 ERA, while Kansas City counters with Kris Bubic at a solid 2.50 ERA. Both arms look capable of navigating a clean first frame.
The data backs the lean heavily. Kansas City carries a seven-game scoreless first-inning streak on the away side, while Detroit has posted consecutive scoreless first innings of their own. Combine those trends with the matchup's 14-game combined first-inning scoreless streak, and NRFI looks like the clear play here. Ride the zeros early.
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