Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherEvenBoth starters enter with comparable season profiles; neither holds a meaningful statistical advantage.
Offense vs handEvenThe handedness splits are nearly even, with less than a .010 difference in OPS.
Team strengthBrewersMilwaukee leads 59–46 in T-Score.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Kay averages 1.7 more innings per start.
·Kay enters with a 5.25 road ERA; Sproat owns a 7.00 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Kay arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sweeper | 24% | 82.7 |
| Four-seam | 22% | 95.9 |
| Sinker | 18% | 95.3 |
| Cutter | 16% | 91.7 |
| Changeup | 14% | 86.1 |
| Slider | 6% | 86.3 |
Sproat arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sinker | 26% | 94.4 |
| Four-seam | 25% | 95.2 |
| Cutter | 21% | 90.7 |
| Sweeper | 10% | 86.2 |
| Curveball | 10% | 82.0 |
| Changeup | 8% | 90.7 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.716OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.706OPS
.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
CWS·
MIL+3909th
Run differential
+4722nd
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Sox?+
Anthony Kay is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Brewers?+
Brandon Sproat is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
2:10 PM ET at American Family Field.
Where is the game being played?+
American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Anthony Kay is at 47; Brandon Sproat is at 40. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.