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Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers - First 5 Innings Winner
kalshi
polymarket

Who will win the first 5 innings: Los Angeles Angels or Texas Rangers?

Volume:
$66,476

Los Angeles A wins first 5 innings

 - Kalshi

Los Angeles A wins first 5 innings - Kalshi

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Resolved Jul 10, 2026

Closed: Jul 8, 10:14 PM EST

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

Los Angeles A wins first 5 innings

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
100¢
N/A
$46,432
N/A
N/A
$35,176
Settled
Yes
polymarket

Texas Rangers

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100%
Yes 100¢No 0¢
0.1¢
N/A
$3,570
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
Yes
kalshi

Texas wins first 5 innings

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$13,974
N/A
N/A
$12,687
Settled
No
kalshi

Tie

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
100¢
N/A
$2,063
N/A
N/A
$2,059
Settled
No
polymarket

Draw

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
—
N/A
$397
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
polymarket

Los Angeles Angels

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0%
Yes 0¢No 100¢
—
N/A
$38
N/A
N/A
N/A
Settled
No
Total markets: 6

Description

This event group captures prediction markets on the outcome of the first 5 innings of an MLB game between the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers. The markets resolve based on which team is ahead, or if the game is tied, at the conclusion of the 5th inning.

PredictionHero - Resolution Divergence Alerts (RDA)

Divergence Detected

Issue: Game scheduling mismatch (Jul 8 vs Jul 9) combined with fundamentally incompatible market structures. Kalshi's three simultaneous Yes resolutions are logically impossible; Polymarket's categorical outcomes are mutually exclusive and standard.Hero tip: Confirm the official MLB game date and time on MLB.com before trading. Kalshi's market structure appears malformed—three outcomes cannot all resolve Yes. Polymarket's structure is sound but references a different date. Arbitrage or cross-platform hedging is unsafe until the canonical date is verified.

Critical divergence points:

  • Kalshi: Three separate Yes/No markets all resolving to Yes if their condition occurs. Quote: 'If Los Angeles A wins the first 5 innings...then the market resolves to Yes. If Texas wins the first 5 innings...then the market resolves to Yes. If Los Angeles A and Texas tie...then the market resolves to Yes.' This is logically contradictory—only one outcome can happen. Game date: Jul 8, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT.
  • Polymarket: Three distinct categorical markets with mutually exclusive outcomes: Angels winning, Rangers winning, or Draw. Each market resolves to exactly one outcome. Quote: 'This market will resolve to Los Angeles Angels if...winning...will resolve to Texas Rangers if...winning...will resolve to Draw if...tied.' Game date: July 9 at 8:05 PM ET. Includes postponement and cancellation rules (50-50 split if canceled with no makeup).
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 Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers, scheduled for July 9 at 8:05 PM ET: This market will resolve to "Los Angeles Angels" if the Los Angeles Angels is winning the game at the conclusion of the 5th inning. This market will resolve to "Texas Rangers" if the Texas Rangers 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

Each market outcome resolves to Yes based on the score at the end of the first 5 innings of the professional baseball game originally scheduled for July 8, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT. If Los Angeles A has more runs, the Los Angeles A outcome resolves to Yes. If Texas has more runs, the Texas outcome resolves to Yes. If the score is tied after 5 innings, the Tie outcome resolves to Yes and all team outcomes resolve to No. If the game is postponed or delayed, the market remains open and closes after the rescheduled game finishes within two days.

Frequently asked questions

Prediction markets and sportsbooks price the same event through different mechanisms. Sportsbooks set odds to balance liability and profit margins, while prediction markets rely on trader supply and demand to discover prices. This market reflects what thousands of independent traders believe will happen, often incorporating real-time information faster than traditional oddsmakers adjust. Comparing this market's implied probability to sportsbook lines can reveal where consensus diverges, helping you identify value or spot emerging shifts in sentiment before mainstream odds move.

Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Each platform operates distinct rule sets, user bases, and contract designs. Kalshi structures binary yes-or-no outcomes, while Polymarket offers multiple contract types including tied scenarios. Liquidity pools, fee structures, and trader demographics vary between venues, causing temporary price gaps. Arbitrage opportunities may emerge when one platform prices the Angels or Rangers significantly higher or lower than the other, though transaction costs and settlement risk typically narrow spreads over time.

Injury announcements, lineup changes, and bullpen availability updates typically shift odds before first pitch. Weather conditions, ballpark factors, and recent team form influence early-inning performance expectations. Starting pitcher matchups and platoon splits matter significantly for five-inning outcomes, since relief pitchers rarely appear this early. Breaking news about roster moves or manager decisions can trigger sharp repricing. As game time nears, this market may also react to live betting action and real-time performance cues from other sports betting venues.