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Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles - First 5 Innings Winner
kalshi
polymarket

Who will win the first 5 innings: Royals or Orioles?

Volume:
$63,613

Baltimore wins first 5 innings

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Baltimore wins first 5 innings - Kalshi

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Resolved Jul 12, 2026

Closed: Jul 10, 8:34 PM EST

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Outcome
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Chance %
Price
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Liquidity
Volume
24h
7d
Open Interest
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Result
kalshi

Baltimore wins first 5 innings

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$42,881
N/A
N/A
$33,226
Settled
Yes
polymarket

Baltimore Orioles

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
0.1¢
N/A
$30
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
kalshi

Tie

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$11,684
N/A
N/A
$9,257
Settled
No
polymarket

Draw

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
—
N/A
$10
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
kalshi

Kansas City wins first 5 innings

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$8,998
N/A
N/A
$8,248
Settled
No
polymarket

Kansas City Royals

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
—
N/A
$10
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
Total markets: 6

Description

This event group covers prediction markets on the outcome of the first 5 innings of an MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles. Markets resolve based on which team is ahead, or if the game is tied, after exactly 5 complete innings have been played.

PredictionHero - Resolution Divergence Alerts (RDA)

Divergence Detected

Issue: Kalshi's market definition is logically contradictory (all three mutually exclusive outcomes resolve to Yes), and the two platforms disagree on the game date (Jul 10 vs Jul 11). This makes Kalshi's market fundamentally unresolvable.Hero tip: Do not trade on Kalshi. Use Polymarket only, which has coherent, mutually exclusive resolution outcomes. Confirm the actual game date and time on MLB.com before committing capital.

Critical divergence points:

  • Kalshi: Game scheduled Jul 10, 2026 at 7:05 PM EDT. Market states: If KC wins first 5 innings, resolve Yes. If Baltimore wins first 5 innings, resolve Yes. If tie in first 5 innings, resolve Yes. This is a logical contradiction—all three mutually exclusive outcomes cannot all resolve to Yes.
  • Polymarket: Game scheduled Jul 11, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET. Three separate markets: KC Royals winning after 5 innings resolves to KC Royals, Baltimore winning after 5 innings resolves to Baltimore Orioles, tie after 5 innings resolves to Draw. On full cancellation, resolves 50-50. On postponement, market remains open until 5th inning is completed.
Our PredictionHero Resolution Divergence Alerts (RDA) are there to help users identify potential differences across platforms. They do not replace or supersede the official rules and description of any prediction market. Users are solely responsible for reviewing and understanding the applicable rules and resolution criteria before placing any trade or bet. If you notice a potential inconsistency, discrepancy, or error in an alert, please report it to our team so we can review and improve the accuracy of our data.

Polymarket

In the upcoming MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles, scheduled for July 11 at 7:05 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Kansas City Royals" if the Kansas City Royals is winning the game at the conclusion of the 5th inning. This market will resolve to "Baltimore Orioles" if the Baltimore Orioles is winning the game at the conclusion of the 5th inning. If the game is tied at the conclusion of the 5th inning, this market will resolve to "Draw". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the 5th inning has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50. To know when a postponed game will be played, please check the home team's schedule on MLB.com for the listed team and look for the game described as a makeup game. The primary resolution source for this market is the official final statistics of the event as recognized by the governing body or event organizers. However, if the governing body or event organizers have not published final match statistics within 24 hours after the event's conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead.

Kalshi

This event consists of three separate markets determining the outcome after the first five innings of the game. The three possible outcomes are: Kansas City wins, Baltimore wins, or the teams tie. If the score at the end of the first five innings is tied, the Tie market resolves to Yes and both team markets resolve to No. If the score is not tied, the market corresponding to the leading team resolves to Yes and the other markets resolve to No. The game is scheduled for July 10, 2026 at 7:05 PM EDT. If the game is postponed or delayed, all markets remain open and will close after the rescheduled game concludes, within two days of the original scheduled date.

Frequently asked questions

The MLB first 5 innings winner market aggregates trader predictions across Polymarket and Kalshi on which team will lead after the first five innings of play. This market focuses specifically on the early-game advantage rather than the final result, capturing a distinct phase of competitive dynamics. Traders on both platforms price their positions based on starting pitchers, recent form, and head-to-head matchups during that compressed window. The combined volume across venues reflects active interest in this niche betting segment, offering real-time consensus on which side holds the edge in the opening frame.

Prediction markets and traditional sportsbooks price outcomes using different mechanisms. Sportsbooks set odds to balance their book and lock in profit margins, while prediction markets like those on Polymarket and Kalshi rely on trader consensus—buy and sell pressure from participants with real money at stake. Prediction market prices often reflect sharper, more granular information because traders can update positions continuously. However, sportsbooks may offer tighter spreads and faster settlement. For this market, comparing the two venues can reveal where informed traders see value relative to conventional betting lines.

Lineup announcements, bullpen availability, and starting pitcher health updates can shift trader sentiment significantly. Weather conditions at game time—wind speed, temperature, and humidity—affect ball carry and scoring potential in the early innings. Recent offensive and defensive trends for both teams, especially their first-inning performance patterns, influence positioning. Injury reports released close to first pitch may trigger sharp repricing. Additionally, any changes to umpire assignments or field conditions reported just before or during the game can prompt last-minute adjustments. Traders monitoring these catalysts often gain an edge in timing their entries and exits.