Los Angeles Angels vs Baltimore Orioles

Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles (2026-08-06). Ryan Johnson vs Brandon Young at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Starters — Ryan Johnson has a 7.63 ERA and 1.59 WHIP over 46 innings, with 7.24 K/9, 3.91 BB/9, and 2.35 HR/9. His last three starts were uneven: 4.1 innings and 5 earned runs on July 31, 3.1 innings and 8 earned runs on July 25, and 5 innings with 1 earned run on July 19. The trend is pointing up in risk, especially with the home run rate. Brandon Young has a 3.31 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 103.1 innings, with 7.4 K/9, 3.14 BB/9, and 0.96 HR/9. His last three starts were solid overall: 5.2 innings and 4 earned runs on July 31, 6.1 innings and 1 earned run on July 25, and 7 innings and 1 earned run on July 19. His trend is flat, but the broader profile remains steady and much cleaner than Johnson’s.

Teams — The Angels have a .693 OPS and 473 runs scored, while posting a 4.49 team ERA and 1.36 WHIP. They are hitting .237 as a club and enter on a 2-8 run over their last 10 games, which adds to the concern around current form. The Orioles have a .711 OPS and 515 runs scored, with a 4.21 team ERA and 1.34 WHIP. They are batting .235 and are 6-4 over their last 10, giving them the better recent momentum. Baltimore holds a modest edge in lineup production and a slightly better run-prevention profile.