Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Luzardo averages 0.7 more innings per start.
·Luzardo holds a 23-point P-Score advantage, 70 to 47.
·Kay carries a 5.25 road ERA, compared with Luzardo's 4.05 mark at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Kay arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sweeper | 23% | 82.7 |
| Four-seam | 22% | 95.9 |
| Sinker | 18% | 95.3 |
| Cutter | 17% | 91.7 |
| Changeup | 14% | 86.1 |
| Slider | 6% | 86.3 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.751OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.705OPS
.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·
PHI+3226th
Run differential
+26214th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Sox?+
Anthony Kay is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Phillies?+
Jesús Luzardo is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
8:00 PM ET.
Where is the game being played?+
Venue is not listed for this game.
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; Jesús Luzardo is at 70. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.