| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 runs in the first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 1.5 runs in the first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 2.5 runs in the first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 3.5 runs in the first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 4.5 runs in the first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 5.5 runs in the first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Over 6.5 runs in the first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market predicts the combined total number of runs scored by the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals during the first five innings of their scheduled matchup. It serves as a benchmark for offensive expectations during the initial half of the game before bullpens take over.
The first five innings are heavily dictated by the performance of starting pitchers, making this a specific measure of early-game dominance or vulnerability. Historical matchups between these teams often hinge on the starting rotations' ability to manage high-leverage situations early. Changes in weather, ballparks, and injury reports frequently shift the landscape for these scoring outcomes.
Market prices represent the collective expectation of how many runs both teams will produce before the game reaches the bullpen transition. Higher prices reflect an anticipation of high-scoring offense, while lower prices suggest a focus on pitching efficiency.
Generally, if a game does not reach the five-inning mark due to a weather delay or cancellation, the event may be voided depending on specific platform rules for incomplete games.
Limiting the market to the first five innings removes the unpredictability of team bullpens, focusing the prediction primarily on the starting pitcher matchup.
Yes, all runs scored during the first five innings count toward the total, regardless of whether they were earned or unearned runs resulting from defensive errors.
The presence of a designated hitter in both leagues ensures that pitchers are not in the batting order, generally increasing the probability of higher run totals.
The starting pitchers are the most critical, as their ability to work deep into the fifth inning determines the primary defensive structure for the duration of this specific market.