TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$133,388,117
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2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,436,095,462
405,232
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Closed: Aug 17, 4:29 PM EST
Kalshi
The description pertains to a professional baseball game between two teams scheduled for a specific date and time. The focus is on whether the game will extend beyond the regular innings due to a tie score at the end of the ninth inning. This extension is commonly known as going into extra innings.
If St. Louis and Cincinnati go to extra innings in the St. Louis vs Cincinnati professional baseball game originally scheduled for Aug 17, 2026 at 1:40 PM EDT, then the market resolves to Yes.
Compared to traditional sportsbook odds, prediction market odds for this market often reflect a more nuanced view of game dynamics, incorporating real-time trader sentiment and in-game developments. While sportsbooks may set lines based on broader historical trends, this market allows participants to bet specifically on the likelihood of extra innings, often reacting faster to breaking news or pitcher changes that could impact the game's length.
This market resolves around Aug 17, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The result is determined by whether the game lasts longer than nine innings, as officially recorded at the end of play that day.
Injuries to key pitchers, weather delays, or lineup changes could shift expectations for a game's length and move this market. Updates from team managers, umpires calling for extended breaks, or any developments suggesting an early conclusion or a prolonged contest may cause traders to adjust their positions. Any last-minute roster moves or stadium announcements could also impact pricing before resolution.