Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Starting Lineup — Friday, Jun 26, 2026
Final Lineups
Athletics @ Los Angeles Angels · Friday, Jun 26, 2026
| # | Batter | AVG | OBP | OPS | HR | RBI | vAVG | vOPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry Bolte | 0.256 | 0.333 | 0.688 | 5 | 22 | 0.200 | 0.400 |
| 2 | Nick Kurtz | 0.256 | 0.396 | 0.879 | 21 | 69 | 0.333 | 1.000 |
| 3 | Shea Langeliers | 0.263 | 0.332 | 0.829 | 23 | 51 | 0.167 | 0.334 |
| 4 | Tyler Soderstrom | 0.245 | 0.339 | 0.814 | 19 | 55 | 0.000 | 0.200 |
| 5 | Jonah Heim | 0.226 | 0.279 | 0.699 | 11 | 39 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| 6 | Lawrence Butler | 0.202 | 0.297 | 0.616 | 7 | 30 | 0.500 | 1.000 |
| 7 | Max Muncy | 0.248 | 0.342 | 0.827 | 22 | 52 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| 8 | Jeff McNeil | 0.251 | 0.311 | 0.640 | 4 | 35 | 0.400 | 1.000 |
| 9 | Alika Williams | 0.258 | 0.295 | 0.682 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| # | Batter | AVG | OBP | OPS | HR | RBI | vAVG | vOPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zach Neto | 0.225 | 0.311 | 0.729 | 20 | 51 | 0.200 | 0.833 |
| 2 | Nolan Schanuel | 0.274 | 0.350 | 0.741 | 7 | 41 | 0.250 | 1.000 |
| 3 | Jo Adell | 0.234 | 0.288 | 0.675 | 16 | 62 | 0.200 | 0.500 |
| 4 | Jorge Soler | 0.203 | 0.291 | 0.664 | 12 | 49 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| 5 | Wade Meckler | 0.304 | 0.370 | 0.785 | 3 | 20 | 0.500 | 1.167 |
| 6 | Denzer Guzman | 0.227 | 0.279 | 0.630 | 5 | 16 | 0.000 | 0.333 |
| 7 | Donovan Walton | 0.285 | 0.362 | 0.817 | 3 | 16 | 0.667 | 1.334 |
| 8 | Logan O'Hoppe | 0.209 | 0.271 | 0.566 | 4 | 23 | 0.143 | 0.286 |
| 9 | Josh Lowe | 0.198 | 0.261 | 0.599 | 8 | 22 | 0.167 | 0.619 |
Athletics at Los Angeles Angels (2026-06-26). J.T. Ginn vs Walbert Ureña at Angel Stadium.
J.T. Ginn enters this contest with a season ERA of 3.16 and a WHIP of 1.21 across 82.2 innings in 14 starts, demonstrating solid control with a 3.81 BB/9 and a respectable 7.95 K/9. His recent trend shows a downward movement in ERA, indicating improving performance, though his quality start percentage is 0 and he has not had any blow-up starts. Walbert Ureña, for the Angels, has a lower ERA of 2.41 and a slightly higher WHIP of 1.31 over 67.1 innings in 12 starts, showcasing a higher strikeout rate at 8.55 K/9 but also a higher walk rate at 4.68 BB/9. Ureña's ERA also trends downward, and he has a 33.3% quality start percentage, suggesting more consistent deeper outings than Ginn, despite both pitchers having a stable alternating pattern in their recent metrics.
The Athletics offense displays a collective OPS of 0.744, driven by a .248 batting average and 375 runs scored, while their pitching staff carries a 4.96 ERA and 1.44 WHIP, having allowed 120 home runs. The Los Angeles Angels offense has a slightly lower OPS of 0.717 with a .239 batting average, scoring 374 runs, nearly identical to the Athletics. The Angels' pitching staff holds a 4.63 ERA and 1.41 WHIP, allowing fewer home runs at 88. Both teams exhibit similar offensive output, but the Angels' pitching unit appears marginally more effective in preventing runs and limiting power.
Looking at the head-to-head history, the Athletics and Angels have engaged in several high-scoring affairs in their recent meetings, with scores like 17-4 and 10-4, alongside some tighter contests such as 3-4 and 2-1. Given that no total line is available for this specific matchup, it is difficult to directly assess how the market perceives the scoring potential. However, the historical data suggests the potential for varied outcomes in terms of total runs, with both teams capable of offensive outbursts, which could be influenced by the higher walk rates of both starting pitchers.