TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,441,166,947
406,422
Markets across
30,383
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,688
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 18, 4:10 AM EST
Kalshi
Fukuoka Hawks take on Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in an early morning Japan NPB game. The first inning will be pivotal, as either team scoring early can establish a commanding lead and shift the dynamics of the game.
If either team scores a run in the first inning of the Fukuoka Hawks vs Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters professional Japan NPB baseball game originally scheduled for Aug 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM EDT, then the market resolves to Yes.
This market resolves around Aug 18, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The result depends solely on whether either team scores in the opening inning of the matchup, a fact that becomes clear immediately after the first inning ends and is widely reported.
Key signals that could shift this market include last-minute changes to starting pitchers, weather delays affecting early gameplay, and pre-game bullpen performances. Any news indicating a strong or weak starter may cause rapid price swings, as traders adjust expectations for early scoring. High volume spikes — such as $63,630 within a short period — often follow such updates, reflecting heightened interest or uncertainty ahead of the first pitch.