Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherEvenBoth starters enter with comparable season profiles; neither holds a meaningful statistical advantage.
Offense vs handGiantsSan has produced the stronger offense against right-handed pitching.
Team strengthSoxChicago leads 46–32 in T-Score.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Martin works deeper into games, 6.2 IP per start versus 5.7.
·Martin enters with a 4.68 road ERA; McDonald owns a 6.62 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Martin arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 27% | 93.0 |
| Sinker | 19% | 91.5 |
| Changeup | 15% | 89.0 |
| Curveball | 14% | 81.0 |
| Slider | 13% | 85.6 |
| Cutter | 13% | 87.8 |
McDonald arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sinker | 58% | 93.4 |
| Slider | 26% | 85.8 |
| Changeup | 15% | 83.8 |
| Four-seam | 1% | 93.8 |
| Cutter | 1% | 89.7 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.716OPS
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0.728OPS
.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·
SF+3909th
Run differential
+28125th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Sox?+
Davis Martin is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Giants?+
Trevor McDonald is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
10:15 PM ET at Oracle Park.
Where is the game being played?+
Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Davis Martin is at 52; Trevor McDonald is at 46. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.