TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 7, 8:34 PM EST
Kalshi
In a baseball game between Colorado and St. Louis scheduled for August 7, 2026, the first inning will determine if either team manages to score any runs. Scoring early can set the tone for the entire game and provide an immediate advantage.
If either team scores a run in the first inning of the Colorado vs St. Louis professional baseball game originally scheduled for Aug 7, 2026 at 8:15 PM EDT, then the market resolves to Yes.
On Kalshi, this market shows a different risk profile than traditional sportsbook lines. Prediction markets reflect trader sentiment and can diverge from sportsbook odds, which are often set by professional oddsmakers considering broader factors like public betting patterns. The current implied probability on Kalshi may be higher or lower than sportsbook prices, depending on how traders weigh factors such as recent team performance and weather conditions. This difference allows bettors to compare valuation approaches and potentially find value across different betting formats.
This market resolves around Aug 8, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The result is determined by which team scores the first run in the actual game, and the market settles automatically based on that confirmed data.
Several factors could shift probabilities before Aug 8, 2026. Key starters returning from injury or late-game strategy decisions may influence early scoring chances. Pitching changes, weather delays, or lineup adjustments could also impact the likelihood of an early run. Media reports on team momentum and performance metrics tracked by traders often drive sentiment shifts. Any surprise plays or errors in the first few batters can cause rapid market adjustments as traders react to live game developments.