Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherEvenThe starters grade similarly overall, with no clear advantage across P-Score, ERA and WHIP.
Offense vs handSoxChicago owns a .716 OPS vs RHP, 17th in MLB; Seattle ranks 30th vs LHP.
Team strengthSoxChicago leads 58–45 in T-Score, driven by stronger offense.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Miller averages 0.6 more innings per start.
·Kay carries a 5.25 road ERA, compared with Miller's 3.66 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 |
Miller arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 39% | 96.0 |
| Splitter | 24% | 84.6 |
| Slider | 11% | 87.3 |
| Sinker | 8% | 95.2 |
| Sweeper | 7% | 83.7 |
| Cutter | 6% | 91.2 |
| Knuckle Curve | 4% | 83.0 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.716OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.655OPS
.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·
SEA+3328th
Run differential
+16926th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Sox?+
Anthony Kay is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Mariners?+
Bryce Miller is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
9:40 PM ET at T-Mobile Park.
Where is the game being played?+
T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners.
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; Bryce Miller is at 53. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.