| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York M wins first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| St. Louis wins first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Tie | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market tracks the outcome of the first five innings of a Major League Baseball game between the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals. It allows participants to speculate on which team will hold the lead or if the score will be tied at the conclusion of the fifth inning.
In professional baseball, the first five innings are often used as a distinct betting window because they primarily reflect the performance of the starting pitchers before bullpens enter the game. Historical head-to-head records and the relative strength of the starting rotations are central to how this game is analyzed. Since these franchises compete in the National League, they frequently face each other throughout the regular season.
Market prices represent the collective expectation of which team will be ahead after five frames, reflecting the perceived advantage of the starting pitcher and offensive matchup.
If the score is level after the conclusion of the fifth inning, the 'Tie' outcome is the successful resolution.
Generally, no; the market is strictly limited to the events occurring within the first five innings, typically involving only the starting pitchers.
If the game is called or suspended before five full innings are completed, the market typically follows the official league ruling on whether the game is considered a regulation result.
Late scratches to the starting rotation are a significant factor, as the perceived strength of the matchup may shift substantially based on the replacement pitcher.
No, this market exclusively covers the score as it stands at the bottom of the fifth inning, regardless of whether the game proceeds to extra innings later.