| Date | Score | Runs | O/U | W/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | 2-1 | 3 | UNDER | W |
| May 31 | 8-13 | 21 | OVER | L |
| May 30 | 6-4 | 10 | OVER | W |
| May 29 | 2-8 | 10 | OVER | L |
| May 27 | 1-9 | 10 | OVER | L |
| Date | Score | Runs | O/U | W/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3 | 1-7 | 8 | NONE | — |
| Jun 2 | 8-3 | 11 | OVER | W |
| Jun 1 | 3-2 | 5 | UNDER | W |
| May 31 | 3-2 | 5 | UNDER | W |
| May 30 | 5-1 | 6 | UNDER | W |
Both starters are locked in — Emerson Hancock carries a sharp 2.28 ERA for Seattle, while J.T. Ginn has been solid at 3.31 for Oakland. The run-scoring numbers back it up: both teams have averaged 0.0 runs in the first inning over their last five games. The pitching and the trends align cleanly here. Fade the first inning scoring.
NRFI Watch: Athletics @ Mariners (April 20)
This matchup sets up nicely for a first-inning blank. Seattle's Emerson Hancock has been sharp, carrying a strong 2.28 ERA, while Oakland's J.T. Ginn brings a respectable 3.46 ERA to the mound — two arms capable of navigating early lineups cleanly.
The numbers back the lean. The Athletics carry an impressive 11-game scoreless first-inning streak, showing a consistent inability to score early on the road. Combined, both teams have gone scoreless in the first inning across 15 consecutive games when factoring in the system data.
With two competent starters and strong early-inning trends favoring quiet openings, the NRFI looks like a well-supported play here.
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