| 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 tracks the combined number of runs scored by the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals during the first five innings of their scheduled matchup. It provides a focused way to speculate on early-game offensive performance, independent of bullpen outcomes in the latter half of the game.
In professional baseball, the first five innings are heavily influenced by starting pitcher performance and early offensive sequences before managerial substitutions take full effect. Historically, the matchup between these two clubs depends significantly on whether the starting pitchers can command the zone early against high-contact lineups. Fans and analysts monitor team splits, such as performance against right-handed versus left-handed starters, to gauge early scoring potential.
The market prices reflect the collective anticipation of how many runs will be produced within this specific early-game window based on available lineup and pitching data.
The resolution of this market typically follows official league scoring rules; if a game is declared an official contest but shortened, the results recorded at the time of suspension are usually binding.
Bullpen performance only impacts this market if a starting pitcher is pulled before the end of the fifth inning, forcing relief pitchers into the game early.
No, this market is exclusively concerned with the aggregate sum of runs scored by both teams during the first five innings, regardless of the final game winner.
Weather, specifically wind direction and humidity, can significantly impact ball carry, often driving the total higher or lower depending on the specific stadium's dynamics.
Official game data is tracked by Major League Baseball and reflected on major sports information platforms, which serve as the data source for market settlement.