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Kansas City Royals vs Los Angeles Angels Starting Lineup — Sunday, Aug 16, 2026

Sunday, Aug 16, 2026Angel Stadium4:07 PMPreviewStarting Lineups
KC · Away

Kansas City Royals

SP: Noah Cameron · ERA 4.45
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4:07 PM
LAA · Home

Los Angeles Angels

SP: Ryan Johnson · ERA 6.71
Lineups PendingAnnounced ~1–2 hrs before first pitch · 4:07 PM ET
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Kansas City Royals at Los Angeles Angels (2026-08-16). Noah Cameron vs Ryan Johnson at Angel Stadium.

Noah Cameron limits home runs effectively with a 0.97 HR9 while carrying a 4.45 ERA and a 6-8 record. Over 129.1 innings, the left-hander has posted a 1.29 WHIP alongside an 8.21 K/9. Across his last three outings, he delivered lines of 5.2 IP/4 ER/2 K/2 BB, 8 IP/1 ER/9 K/1 BB, and 8 IP/0 ER/7 K/2 BB, maintaining a steady 2.92 BB/9. In his most recent appearance, Ryan Johnson worked 4.1 IP/1 ER/5 K/2 BB. The right-hander owns a 6.71 ERA, a 1.56 WHIP, and a 2-6 record across 55 innings of work. His peripheral marks stand at a 7.04 K/9, a 4.42 BB/9, and a 2.29 HR9, showing a downward recent trend matching Cameron. He completed his previous two starts with 4.2 IP/1 ER/1 K/5 BB and 4.1 IP/5 ER/3 K/3 BB.

Kansas City brings an offense that has generated 510 runs with a .703 OPS and a .243 team batting average. The Royals pitching staff holds a 4.82 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP, contributing to a 3-7 mark over their past 10 games. Los Angeles has produced 507 runs alongside a .688 OPS and a .237 batting average. The Angels run prevention unit carries a 4.42 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP, helping the club secure a 6-4 record across their last 10 contests.

Key facts
Noah Cameron 0.97 HR9Ryan Johnson 2.29 HR9Royals 510 runs scored vs Angels 507 runs scored