| Date | Score | Runs | O/U | W/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | 8-3 | 11 | OVER | W |
| Jun 1 | 16-2 | 18 | OVER | W |
| May 31 | 2-0 | 2 | UNDER | W |
| May 30 | 2-9 | 11 | OVER | L |
| May 29 | 5-4 | 9 | OVER | W |
| 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 |
Tarik Skubal's 2.22 ERA makes him one of the toughest arms to score against early, and both offenses have been ice cold to open games. With neither team averaging a single first-inning run over their last five outings, the bats showing up in the opener looks unlikely. Back the pitching and take no runs in the first.
NRFI Angle: Brewers @ Tigers (April 23, 2026)
The NRFI has genuine backing here despite the pitching mismatch on paper. Detroit's Tarik Skubal brings a sharp 2.22 ERA to the mound, giving the Tigers a legitimate shutdown arm capable of keeping Milwaukee off the board early. While Milwaukee's Brandon Sproat carries a concerning 10.45 ERA, the NRFI only requires surviving one inning — and first innings specifically tell a different story. The away Brewers carry an 8-game scoreless first-inning streak, while Detroit has gone 5 straight first innings without surrendering a run. Combined, these two clubs have built a 17-game joint scoreless first-inning streak. The trends strongly favor a quiet opening frame.
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