Here at Pickswise we are 25-9 in our last 34 YRFI/NRFI plays. This first-inning market is a fun way to bet because the outcomes are obviously decided right at the start of games. You don't have to slog through three hours of Major League Baseball action to reach a conclusion. There is clearly a ton of value to be found on this market, too; look no further than our aforementioned record to see as much.
Here are my two favorite YRFI/NRFI wagers for Wednesday, and also be sure to read all of today’s MLB previews.
Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Dodgers: YRFI (-125)
When Patrick Corbin is pitching for the Nationals, you always have to lean toward the YRFI. When he is pitching against the Dodgers, you have to like that play even more. Corbin is quite simply one of the worst starters in baseball. The left-hander is 4-13 with a 6.02 ERA. Adding insult to injury, he will be greeted by a top 4 of L.A.'s lineup featuring Mookie Betts, Trea Turner, Freddie Freeman and Will Smith. Betts led off Tuesday's contest with a home run and you can count on the Dodgers coming out swinging with fire once again after they ended up suffering a bad 8-3 loss in the that game.
The Nationals in their own right may be able to cash this bet before the Dodgers even come to bat. Andrew Heaney is toeing the rubber for the home team after recently being activated from the 15-day IL because of a shoulder injury. The left-hander has not pitched since June 19 and has made only one appearance since April 17. Juan Soto will be greeting him in the 3 hole and if a couple guys get on base Heaney may have to face Nelson Cruz, who has homered 3 times off him 19 at-bats. Three first-inning runs were scored between these 2 teams on Tuesday and at least 1 more should be expected on Wednesday afternoon.