Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Luzardo averages 0.6 more innings per start.
·Luzardo holds a 15-point P-Score advantage, 78 to 63.
·Soroka carries a 4.11 road ERA, compared with Luzardo's 4.00 mark at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Soroka arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 32% | 93.5 |
| Slurve | 32% | 80.6 |
| Changeup | 12% | 85.9 |
| Cutter | 12% | 89.0 |
| Sinker | 10% | 93.3 |
| Sweeper | 1% | 83.2 |
Luzardo arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sweeper | 38% | 86.1 |
| Four-seam | 26% | 96.8 |
| Changeup | 18% | 86.0 |
| Sinker | 17% | 95.8 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.782OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.707OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
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PHI+37112th
Run differential
+34716th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Diamondbacks?+
Michael Soroka is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Phillies?+
Jesús Luzardo is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
6:40 PM ET at Citizens Bank Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Michael Soroka is at 63; Jesús Luzardo is at 78. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.