TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
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Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 5, 2:59 PM EST
Kalshi
The event centers around a professional baseball game between two teams, focusing specifically on the first inning. It will take place as originally scheduled for a particular date and time. The key aspect being observed is whether any scoring occurs during that initial period of play.
If either team scores a run in the first inning of the San Francisco vs Texas professional baseball game originally scheduled for Aug 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM EDT, then the market resolves to Yes.
On Kalshi, this market shows a different angle than traditional sportsbooks. Prediction markets reflect trader sentiment and can diverge from sportsbook lines due to varied participant motivations and information sources. While sportsbooks set odds based on analytics and risk management, this market captures crowd-sourced expectations, often leading to unique pricing dynamics. Traders might see shifts based on emerging trends or data not yet factored into sportsbook models. The contrast offers additional perspective for followers of the game.
This market resolves around Aug 5, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The result depends solely on which team scores the first run in the opening inning of the match, based on official game records.
Several factors could shift this market before Aug 5, 2026. Key players entering or leaving the game, weather conditions affecting gameplay, and strategic decisions by coaches may all influence the likelihood of an early run. Sudden momentum swings during the match’s opening moments often drive rapid price changes. Traders will watch pitch-by-pitch updates and early scoring attempts closely, as any run scored in the first inning will immediately settle this market. Public reactions and media narratives may also impact sentiment in the hours leading up to the first pitch.