TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$141,541,542
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,440,096,988
406,065
Markets across
30,522
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,692
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 23, 1:54 PM EST
Kalshi
In the contest between St. Louis and Philadelphia on August 23, 2026, if either team scores in the first inning, it signifies a quick start. The focus is solely on early-game offense without further conditions.
If either team scores a run in the first inning of the St. Louis vs Philadelphia professional baseball game originally scheduled for Aug 23, 2026 at 1:35 PM EDT, then the market resolves to Yes.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi reflect aggregated trader sentiment and can diverge from traditional sportsbook lines. While sportsbooks may set their odds based on analytics and risk management, this market lets participants bet directly on their beliefs about which team will score first in the inning. Traders often react quickly to new information, causing shifts that sportsbooks may not mirror immediately. Comparing the two can reveal where public speculation differs from established betting lines.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders collectively set the odds through buying and selling contracts that represent either team scoring first in the opening inning. The current implied probability reflects the balance of buy and sell orders, with volume of $571,179 indicating overall interest. Prices can shift quickly based on new information like lineup changes or weather updates.
This market resolves around Aug 23, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The result is determined by which team scores the first run in the first inning of the game, as officially recorded by the league.
Injuries to key batters, weather delays, or pitcher performance updates could shift expectations for early-game scoring and move this market. Changes in starting lineups or last-minute tactical decisions may also influence trader sentiment. As Aug 23, 2026 approaches, any news impacting offensive capabilities or game dynamics might cause rapid adjustments in odds, reflecting updated probabilities for which team claims the first inning run.