MLB picks Saturday, 7/2 – YRFI & NRFI best bets today: Spotlight on Zac Gallen and Gerrit Cole

Sunday in the Major League Baseball comes packed with a comprehensive 15-game schedule. The range of options for YRFI/NRFI (Yes Run First Inning/No Run First Inning) wagers is diverse and exciting.

The YRFI/NRFI betting market has gained significant traction among baseball bettors, largely due to its prompt outcome. Instead of enduring an extended three-hour wait to see if your bet pays off, the result is instantaneous – it all hinges on the first inning.

Below, you’ll find my top YRFI/NRFI wagers for this Sunday, as we strive to maintain our immaculate 2-0 streak from Friday. Additionally, make sure to explore all of our MLB picks for today’s games.

First Match Starting Sunday 2nd July, 2:15 PM ET

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New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals: No First Inning Runs (NRFI) (-125)

As the Yankees and Cardinals prepare for a decisive match in St. Louis following yesterday’s doubleheader split, all eyes are on the pitchers. With Gerrit Cole stepping up for the Yankees, and Jordan Montgomery defending for the Cardinals, the game commences at 2:15 p.m. ET from Busch Stadium.

Both pitchers have been in exceptional shape. Cole has given four quality starts and an ERA of 2.40 across five June outings. Simultaneously, Montgomery, in his 31.2 innings pitched, exhibited an outstanding 1.71 ERA and accomplished 4 out of 5 quality start opportunities.

These impressive statistics alone encourage me to bet on No Runs in the First Inning (NRFI). The Yankees’ performance against Montgomery reveals a mere .130/.231/.130 slash line across 23 at-bats. The Cardinals, on the other hand, have shown a .194/.229/.403 slash line against Cole in 67 at-bats. Given this, let’s gamble on NRFI in St. Louis.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Angels: No First Inning Runs (NRFI) (-110)

Anticipating a triumphant three-game sweep in Anaheim today, the Diamondbacks entrust their fortunes to Zac Gallen. The Angels counter this by sending Reid Detmers to the mound, determined to prevent a clean sweep. This interleague series finale’s first pitch is set for 4:07 p.m. ET at Angel Stadium.

The Diamondbacks have displayed robust first-inning offense, ranking third overall with scores in 39.3% of their games. However, they face Detmers, who has been on a hot streak lately with a 2.05 ERA and 0.91 WHIP across five June starts. Add the potential absence of Corbin Carroll due to a shoulder injury, and the top of the first could very well remain scoreless.

On the flip side, the Angels have recorded scores in their initial at-bats in 27.1% of their games, placing them 23rd in the MLB. Their performance against Gallen, the Diamondbacks’ ace pitcher, won’t be an easy task. Gallen boasts a 10-2 record, a 3.09 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP, and a 9.3 K/9 rate, which should prove beneficial if he encounters any early trouble. Let’s back the NRFI in Anaheim.

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