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MLB No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Picks: Friday (5/9)

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Friday's best No Runs First Inning (NRFI) picks feature three matchups where early scoring should be hard to come by, thanks to strong first-inning pitching and cold-start offenses.

Let’s dive into my top three NRFI picks for Friday, May 9th.

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

This Season: 9-8 | Last Week: 1-2

Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers

Starting Pitchers: Patrick Corbin vs Tarik Skubal

Betting on Patrick Corbin not to allow hits and runs is always a big risk, but he has pitched extremely well in the first inning this season. He currently holds a 4-1 NRFI record, and his counterpart, Tarik Skubal, holds a 6-1 NRFI record. Both pitchers recorded scoreless first innings in their last starts. The Rangers and Tigers both have an NRFI in over 70% of games this season.

Play: NRFI (-125 at DraftKings Sportsbook)

Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets

Starting Pitchers: Jameson Taillon vs Clay Holmes

This is another game with two great first-inning pitchers and two offenses that struggle early. The Cubs and Mets have an NRFI in 76% of games this season. Jameson Taillon has a perfect NRFI record of 7-0, while Holmes has an NRFI record of 5-2. Neither team has scored a first-inning run in the last four games.

Play: NRFI (-122 at FanDuel Sportsbook)

Miami Marlins vs. Chicago White Sox

Starting Pitchers: Max Meyer vs Bryse Wilson

Following a similar trend to both of the above games. Miami has an NRFI in 75% of games, while Chicago has an NRFI in 61% of games this season. Both pitchers have a knack for shutting down the top of the lineup. Meyer’s NRFI record is 5-2, while Wilson has an NRFI record of 2-0.

Play: NRFI (-130 at Fanatics Sportsbook)

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