Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Young averages 4.0 more innings per start.
·Young enters with a 3.27 road ERA; Taylor owns a 1.80 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Young arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 41% | 94.4 |
| Splitter | 19% | 84.4 |
| Slider | 15% | 84.5 |
| Sinker | 14% | 93.8 |
| Curveball | 12% | 75.2 |
Taylor arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 44% | 98.1 |
| Curveball | 27% | 83.8 |
| Slider | 17% | 89.5 |
| Sinker | 12% | 98.9 |
| Cutter | 0% | 95.3 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.715OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.716OPS
.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
BAL·
CWS+37911th
Run differential
+3909th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Orioles?+
Brandon Young is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Sox?+
Grant Taylor is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
7:40 PM ET at Rate Field.
Where is the game being played?+
Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
P-Score is available for one starter only.