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Zack Wheeler

RHP · Philadelphia Phillies · 2026 Season

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Zack Wheeler has allowed a first-inning run in 5 of 28 starts in 2026 (17.9%). His 82.1% NRFI rate ranks #37 of 188 qualified starters (10+ starts). Last start: 2026-09-27.

82.1%
NRFI Rate
23-5
Record
28
Starts
5W
Streak

2026 Starts

OldestRecent
TOR
W
STL
W
MIA
W
SEA
L
LAA
L
ATL
W
HOU
W
WSH
W
MIL
W
TB
W

First Inning Performance

2026 season avg · 28 starts

AVG RUNS
0.36
Lower is better
AVG HITS
0.68
Lower is better
AVG K
1.50
Higher is better
AVG BB
0.32
Lower is better

About NRFI Stats

NRFI (No Runs First Inning) tracks whether a starting pitcher holds the opposing lineup scoreless in the first inning. A high NRFI rate indicates a pitcher who consistently gets through the first without giving up runs — a key signal for first-inning prop bets.

Through 28 starts this season, Zack Wheeler has held the first inning scoreless 23 times (82.1% NRFI rate). He's averaging 0.36 runs, 0.68 hits, 1.50 Ks, and 0.32 walks per first inning this season.

Opening Line Analytics combines Zack Wheeler's historical stats with real-time lineup data and 10,000-iteration Monte Carlo simulation to generate a combined NRFI probability before every start.

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