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MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Picks: Friday (5/2)

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With the MLB season hitting its stride, Friday’s slate offers some intriguing No Runs First Inning (NRFI) opportunities backed by strong pitching trends and favorable splits.

Let's dive into the best NRFI picks for Friday, May 2nd.

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Friday's Best MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Picks

This Season: 8-6 | Last Week: 2-1

Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds

Starting Pitchers: Mitchell Parker vs. Hunter Greene

Both teams are hovering around a 50% hit rate for scoring in the first inning, but Mitchell Parker and Hunter Greene both have an 83% NRFI hit rate this season.

Against right-handed pitchers, the Nationals’ NRFI jumps to 70%. Meanwhile, the Reds’ NRFI mark versus left-handed pitchers jumps to 78%.

Play: NRFI (-125 at Fanatics Sportsbook)

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves

Starting Pitchers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Grant Holmes

I know these teams rank in the bottom third of the league in NRFI, but the pitching matchup draws me to this play.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a 4-2 NRFI record and put up a zero in his last start. Grant Holmes has a 4-1 NRFI record with a four-game streak. The pitchers trump the offenses in this one.

Play: NRFI (-105 at BetMGM)

Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Angels

Starting Pitchers: Tarik Skubal vs Jose Soriano

The juiciest play of the day comes with an elite NRFI matchup and the lowest game total on the slate. Jose Soriano of the Angels brings a 4-2 NRFI record to the table with an Angels team that has a 70% NRFI hit rate.

Arguably the best lefty in the game today, Tarik Skubal has a perfect 6-0 NRFI record with a Tigers offense that has a 69% NRFI hit rate.

Play: NRFI (-135 at ESPN Bet)

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