Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Kay holds a 10-point P-Score advantage, 47 to 37.
·Kay carries a 5.25 road ERA, compared with Canning's 4.53 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 | 24% | 82.7 |
| Four-seam | 22% | 95.9 |
| Sinker | 18% | 95.3 |
| Cutter | 16% | 91.7 |
| Changeup | 14% | 86.1 |
| Slider | 6% | 86.3 |
Canning arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Changeup | 25% | 90.3 |
| Four-seam | 24% | 94.6 |
| Slider | 24% | 88.0 |
| Sinker | 10% | 93.8 |
| Knuckle Curve | 9% | 82.1 |
| Cutter | 6% | 90.2 |
| Sweeper | 3% | 86.3 |
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·
SD+3909th
Run differential
+33318th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Sox?+
Anthony Kay is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Padres?+
Griffin Canning is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
4:10 PM ET at Petco Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.
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; Griffin Canning is at 37. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.