| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis -2.5 first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| St. Louis -1.5 first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| New York M -1.5 first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| New York M -2.5 first 5 innings | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market tracks the spread between the New York M and St. Louis teams specifically for the first five innings of their matchup. It allows participants to weigh in on the early-game offensive and defensive performance of these two teams.
The first five innings are often considered a distinct phase in baseball, heavily reliant on the performance of starting pitchers before bullpens are utilized. Historically, teams with strong rotations or high-velocity starters tend to perform differently in this specific window compared to the game as a whole. This market isolates these early dynamics, stripping away the volatility associated with late-game relief pitching.
The market prices reflect the collective anticipation of how many runs will separate the two teams by the conclusion of the fifth inning.
The market covers the score differential after the completion of the top and bottom of the fifth inning.
No, this market strictly focuses on the first five innings; subsequent innings or bullpen activity are irrelevant to the outcome.
If a starter is replaced, the performance of the relief pitcher during the remainder of the five-inning window counts toward the final total.
In the event of a game being called early, the result is determined based on the official score recorded at the conclusion of the fifth inning, provided the game is official.
Look at team 'First 5' run-scoring averages and the specific matchup history between the two starting pitchers scheduled to face each other.